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Title: Excursions in Art and Letters
Contents: Michel Angelo -- Phidias, and the Elgin marbles -- The art of casting in plaster among the ancient Greeks and Romans -- A conversation with Marcus Aurelius -- Distortions of the English stage as instanced in "Macbeth".
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Summary: "Excursions in Art and Letters" by William Wetmore Story is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The text explores significant themes related to art, history, and literature, with a particular focus on notable figures such as Michelangelo and Phidias. Readers interested in the intersections of these fields or those who appreciate art criticism and historical insights would likely find this work engaging. The opening of the book delves into the decline of ancient art with the rise of Christianity and the subsequent rebirth during the Renaissance. It describes the devastating impact on artistic expression as pagan art was nearly eradicated, only to gradually reemerge through significant figures like Michelangelo during a period of renewed liberty and cultural flourishing. The text draws vivid images of historical Florence and the contributions of great artists, setting the stage for an in-depth analysis of Michelangelo's life, works, and philosophical themes that would dominate the Renaissance era. This reflective narrative captivates readers by intertwining personal insight with historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Story, William Wetmore, 1819-1895
EBook No.: 54773
Published: May 23, 2017
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Arts
LoCC: Fine Arts: Arts in general
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Excursions in Art and Letters
Contents: Michel Angelo -- Phidias, and the Elgin marbles -- The art of casting in plaster among the ancient Greeks and Romans -- A conversation with Marcus Aurelius -- Distortions of the English stage as instanced in "Macbeth".
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Excursions in Art and Letters" by William Wetmore Story is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The text explores significant themes related to art, history, and literature, with a particular focus on notable figures such as Michelangelo and Phidias. Readers interested in the intersections of these fields or those who appreciate art criticism and historical insights would likely find this work engaging. The opening of the book delves into the decline of ancient art with the rise of Christianity and the subsequent rebirth during the Renaissance. It describes the devastating impact on artistic expression as pagan art was nearly eradicated, only to gradually reemerge through significant figures like Michelangelo during a period of renewed liberty and cultural flourishing. The text draws vivid images of historical Florence and the contributions of great artists, setting the stage for an in-depth analysis of Michelangelo's life, works, and philosophical themes that would dominate the Renaissance era. This reflective narrative captivates readers by intertwining personal insight with historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Story, William Wetmore, 1819-1895
EBook No.: 54773
Published: May 23, 2017
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Arts
LoCC: Fine Arts: Arts in general
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.