| Author |
McColvin, Lionel R. (Lionel Roy), 1896-1976 |
| Title |
Euterpe; or, The future of art
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., Ltd.,1926.
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| Series Title |
To-day and to-morrow
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Euterpe; or, The future of art" by Lionel R. McColvin is a sociological exploration of the evolution of art and its reception in society, written in the early 20th century. This publication examines the transition in "art-life" during a time when mechanical reproduction and mass production were reshaping how art was created and consumed. The book argues that the appreciation of art holds greater significance than the mere production of it, advocating for a more democratic access to varied artistic forms to enhance cultural appreciation. In this work, McColvin discusses the impact of mechanization and commercialism on artistic quality, emphasizing how these factors have led to an increased quantity of art available, while potentially decreasing the average quality of artistic experience. He assesses how historical shifts in patronage and public access influence artistic taste across different mediums—such as music, literature, and visual arts. Ultimately, McColvin calls for an educational approach to improve public artistic appreciation and a cooperative model to ensure that quality art remains accessible, arguing that such measures are essential for the future of meaningful artistic engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
N: Fine Arts
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| Subject |
Art
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69571 |
| Release Date |
Dec 18, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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