Famous Sculpture as Seen and Described by Great Writers
Author : Esther Singleton
Publisher :
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 43,8 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Sculpture
ISBN :
Author : Esther Singleton
Publisher :
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 43,8 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Sculpture
ISBN :
Author : Julia Ann Clark Shedd
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 36,74 MB
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3385466814
Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.
Author : Esther Singleton
Publisher :
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 25,8 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Sculpture
ISBN :
Author : Charles Lester Barstow
Publisher :
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,17 MB
Release : 1916
Category : Sculpture
ISBN :
Author : Julia Ann Clark Shedd
Publisher :
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 35,13 MB
Release : 1881
Category : Sculptors
ISBN :
"13 heliotype illustrations by the Heliotype Printing Co., Boston, from photographs of sculpture." -- Hanson collection catalog, p. 72.
Author : Esther Singleton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 39,6 MB
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781330019917
Excerpt from Famous Sculpture as Seen and Described by Great Writers This volume, uniform with Great Pictures, etc., contains a selection of the most famous works of sculpture from the Sphinx to the Statue of Liberty. Of all arts, sculpture is the one that receives least popular attention and appreciation. It has been suggested that this may be accounted for by the fact that the majority of the masterpieces are badly mutilated, and require imagination and special knowledge for their right comprehension. I have tried to smooth away such difficulties by selecting descriptions that not only deal with the artistic qualities of the work, but also its individual history, or, if a portrait-statue, that of the person it represents. Thus, the great equestrian statue of Colleoni is doubly interesting when we are made acquainted with the career of the great general; and we view Cellini's Perseus with attentive sympathy after reading the sculptor's own description of the harrowing conditions under which the statue was cast. The difficulties and dangers attending the exploration, excavation and removal of ancient sculpture, especially in Egypt and Babylonia, also lend additional interest to the contemplation of such works as the Head of Memnon and the Winged Lion. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Esther Singleton
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 34,72 MB
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781362150459
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Author :
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 32,4 MB
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 1452129460
Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch or otherwise transform the printed page into whole new beautiful, thought-provoking works of art. Art Made from Books is the definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work by today's most showstopping practitioners. From Su Blackwell's whimsical pop-up landscapes to the stacked-book sculptures of Kylie Stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. A preface by pioneering artist Brian Dettmer and an introduction by design critic Alyson Kuhn round out the collection.
Author : John Nici
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 33,59 MB
Release : 2015-09-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 1442249552
In a world filled with great museums and great paintings, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is the reigning queen. Her portrait rules over a carefully designed salon, one that was made especially for her in a museum that may seem intended for no other purpose than to showcase her virtues. What has made this portrait so renowned, commanding such adoration? And what of other works of art that continue to enthrall spectators: What makes the Great Sphinx so great? Why do iterations of The Scream and American Gothic permeate nearly all aspects of popular culture? Is it because of the mastery of the artists who created them? Or can something else account for their popularity? In Famous Works of Art—And How They Got That Way, John B. Nici looks at twenty well-known paintings, sculptures, and photographs that have left lasting impressions on the general public. As Nici notes, there are many reasons why works of art become famous; few have anything to do with quality. The author explains why the reputations of some creations have grown over the years, some disproportionate to their artistic value. Written in a style that is both entertaining and informative, this book explains how fame is achieved, and ultimately how a work either retains that fame, or passes from the public consciousness. From ancient artifacts to a can of soup, this book raises the question: Did the talent to promote and publicize a work exceed the skills employed to create that object of worship? Or are some masterpieces truly worth the admiration they receive? The creations covered in this book include the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Raphael’s Sistine Madonna, El Greco’s The Burial of Count Orgaz, Rodin’s The Thinker, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and Picasso’s Guernica. Featuring more than sixty images, including color reproductions, Famous Works of Art—And How They Got That Way will appeal to anyone who has ever wondered if a great painting, sculpture, or photograph, really deserves to be called “great.”
Author : Julia Ann Clark Shedd
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 34,55 MB
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3385466822
Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.