Project Gutenberg 2008-11-07 Public domain in the USA. 175 Noyes, Carleton Eldredge 1872 1950 03008933 The Enjoyment of Art The picture and the man -- The work of art as symbol -- The work of art as beautiful -- Art and appreciation -- The artist. Produced by Ruth Hart "The Enjoyment of Art" by Carleton Eldredge Noyes is a philosophical treatise on the nature of art, focused on the appreciation and understanding of beauty within various artistic expressions. Written in the early 20th century, the book reflects the artistic movements and philosophic inquiries of its time, emphasizing the essential qualities that define a work of art and how people engage with it. It delves into concepts of symbolism, beauty, and the emotional impact of art, positing that the true appreciation of art lies in one's ability to perceive the deeper significance the artist seeks to convey. In "The Enjoyment of Art," Noyes explores the relationship between the artist and the observer, proposing that art serves as a conduit for communicating beauty and meaning that transcends mere representation. The text outlines the evolution of a viewer’s appreciation from initially valuing technical skill to recognizing the emotional and spiritual resonance of art. Through analysis of the artist's intent and the role of the observer, Noyes asserts that art's primary purpose is revelation—showing the viewer new truths about life, nature, and beauty. He emphasizes that understanding art requires more than technical knowledge; it necessitates an openness to experience and a reflective engagement with the work, allowing for a profound connection between the audience and the artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Aesthetics Art criticism N Text Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics 122577 2025-07-11T07:54:08.073450 text/html 119393 2008-11-07T15:15:32 text/html 115256 2025-07-11T07:54:12.720401 application/epub+zip 115730 2025-07-11T07:54:10.393401 application/epub+zip 110390 2025-07-11T07:54:09.391419 application/epub+zip 216277 2025-07-11T07:54:14.467428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209227 2025-07-11T07:54:12.139415 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185858 2022-09-12T13:14:24.994193 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113795 2025-07-11T07:54:07.645425 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113715 2008-11-07T15:15:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113706 2008-11-07T15:15:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21034 2025-07-11T07:54:14.590388 application/rdf+xml 12376 2025-07-11T07:54:09.875419 image/jpeg 3120 2025-07-11T07:54:09.632413 image/jpeg 42311 2008-11-07T15:15:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 43082 2008-11-07T15:15:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 42294 2008-11-07T15:15:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 115208 2025-07-11T07:54:08.084425 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog