| Author |
Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916 |
| Title |
A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture" by Clara Erskine Clement is an educational guide on art history, written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive volume serves as a resource aimed at both novices and students of art, covering major art forms such as painting, sculpture, and architecture across different cultures and eras. The likely topic of the book focuses on the evolution and examples of these art forms, providing insights into their historical context and significance. The opening of the book introduces the subject of ancient sculpture, beginning with Egyptian art. It discusses the early practices and techniques of Egyptian artists, highlighting notable figures such as the sculptor Martisen, and describes the unique characteristics of their sculpture, including its stiff poses and lack of action. Illustrations of famous works like the Sphinx and the Colossi of Thebes are mentioned, alongside discussions on the limitations and advancements in Egyptian art. The section establishes a foundation for understanding the subsequent chapters, which will explore other cultures including Assyrian and Greek sculpture, marking the journey through art history that the book aims to present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
N: Fine Arts
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| Subject |
Art -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25632 |
| Release Date |
May 29, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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