| Author |
Van Dyke, John C., 1856-1932 |
| Title |
The meaning of pictures : Six lectures given for Columbia University at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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| Original Publication |
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1903, pubdate 1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Truth in painting -- Individualilty or the personal element -- Imagination of the artists -- Pictorial poetry -- The decorative quality -- Subject in painting.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Meaning of Pictures" by John C. Van Dyke is a collection of lectures on art and aesthetics delivered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the various interpretations and perceptions of art, particularly focusing on the relationship between an artist's intentions and the viewers' understanding. The book emphasizes the subjective nature of artistic interpretation and the importance of individual perspectives in appreciating and critiquing art. The opening of this publication presents the author's perspective on the idea of "truth" in art, asserting that realism in painting is more complex than simply replicating nature. Van Dyke discusses historical examples of art, touching on the varying degrees of realism across different eras and cultures, notably contrasting the approaches of Dutch painters with Italian ones. He argues that while visual representation attempts to convey reality, it is ultimately filtered through the artist's unique perspective and imagination, which plays a crucial role in shaping the viewer's experience and understanding of a piece. The introductory chapters set the foundation for a deeper exploration of themes regarding artistic interpretation and the nuances of visual representation in subsequent lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ND: Fine Arts: Painting
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| Subject |
Painting
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72598 |
| Release Date |
Jan 2, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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