Great Works of Art and What Makes Them Great
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ISBN10: 1161401520
ISBN13: 9781161401523
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 734
Weight: 4.34
Height: 1.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161401523
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 734
Weight: 4.34
Height: 1.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Great Works of Art and What Makes Them Great is a book written by F.W. Ruckstull that explores the world's most famous works of art and what makes them so exceptional. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular masterpiece, including paintings, sculptures, and architecture. Ruckstull examines the artistic techniques used by the artists, the historical context in which the works were created, and the impact they have had on the art world and society as a whole. The book is written in an accessible style, making it a great resource for art students, art lovers, and anyone interested in learning more about the world's greatest works of art. Overall, Great Works of Art and What Makes Them Great is a comprehensive guide to some of the most important and influential works of art in human history.1925. This is a book of combat, in which little quarter will be given to certain tendencies in the art world and the pessimistic cynicism and childish hypocrisy by which they are pushed forward. Ruckstull makes his point with 175 illustrations from the art world. Contents: what is art? what is beauty; style and manner in art; abstraction vs. representation; conception in art; composition in art; expressions in art; drawing in art; color in art; technique; analysis of works of art; deformation of form; gospel of ugliness; independence in art; examples of noble works of art by Americans; conclusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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