The Meaning of Art : Faber Modern Classics

Main - Faber Modern Classics

by Herbert Read

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Format Paperback / Softback

ISBN-10 0571329756

ISBN-13 9780571329755

Edition Main - Faber Modern Classics

Publisher Faber & Faber

Imprint Faber & Faber

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Feb 2nd, 2017

Print length 240 Pages

Weight 198 grams

Dimensions 13.10 x 19.80 x 1.80 cms

Product Classification: Theory of art History of art / art & design styles

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Explains the persistence of certain principles and aspirations throughout the history of art. This title provides a basis for the appreciation of paintings, sculpture and art-objects of all periods by defining the elements that went into their making.

Since its first appearance in 1931 Herbert Read''s introduction to the understanding of art has established itself as a classic of its kind. It provides a basis for the appreciation of paintings, sculpture and art-objects of all periods by defining the elements that went into their making.

A compact survey of the world''s art, from primitive cave-drawings to Jackson Pollock, The Meaning of Art explains the persistence of certain principles and aspirations throughout the history of art, and summarizes the essence of such movements as Gothic, Baroque, Impressionism, Expressionism and Surrealism.

This new Faber Modern Classics edition features a brand new foreword by Will Gompertz, BBC arts editor.

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