Nineteenth Century Theories of Art (California Studies in the History of Art, No 24)
Editorial Reviews Nineteenth- Century Review "A substantial gathering of commentaries on the visual arts from Reynolds in 1771 to Gustave Kahn in 1891. Continental critics and theorists are especially well represented but there are also statements from the writings of Blake, Rio, Emerson, Ruskin, Constable, Morris, and Whistler." Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, etc. (Taylor grouped the letters, essays, and lectures into six more general categories, each a response to new artistic freedoms beginning in the last years of the 18th century. . . . Each section is preceded by a thoughtful essay, and each text by a short biography and bibliography. Some texts are fully developed philosophical treatises; others, usually by artists, are sketchy notes. But all are closely linked to the creation and contemplation of actual art. Destined to be a staple." (Print Collectors Newsletter "An admirable introduction to the period's complicated relationships between art and theory. Avoiding the usual stylistic banners Nineteenth Century Theories of Art (California Studies in the History of Art, No 24)
Nineteenth Century Theories of Art (California Studies in the History of Art, No 24),Joshua C. Taylor,University of California Press,0520048881,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Criticism,History - General
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