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The Meaning of Art: A Survery of the History of Art, especially painting and sculpture, and of the bases of aesthetic judgements with 64 plates

The Meaning of Art

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The Meaning of Art: A Survery of the History of Art, especially painting and sculpture, and of the bases of aesthetic judgements with 64 plates

The Meaning of Art

Penned By Herbert Read
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Herbert Read's introduction to the understanding of art provides a basis for the appreciation of pictures and sculpture by examining the elements that go into their making. The book provides a concise survey of the evolution of art, from cave drawings to Jackson Pollock, and summarizes the essence of art movements, such as Gothic, Baroque, Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism and Tachism.

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Length 195 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Pelican Books
Released 1954
Identifier (ISBN) 16152298
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