The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 2 (of 3) by Henry Fuseli
"The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Henry Fuseli is a collection of lectures and essays on art, likely written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses primarily on the principles of ancient and modern art, with an in-depth examination of key figures and their contributions to art history. Readers can expect a scholarly analysis of artistic techniques, styles, and the evolution of art from ancientGreece to the Renaissance. The opening of this volume sets a scholarly tone, as the author, Henry Fuseli, presents a detailed overview of the challenges and expectations faced when discussing art. He emphasizes the need for clarity and precision in art criticism while outlining the fundamental principles that he will later discuss in-depth, including composition, expression, and the characteristics of ancient and modern masters. Fuseli discusses the historical lineage of artistic styles and techniques, addressing both the esteemed Greek artists and their modern successors, ultimately setting the groundwork for an extensive exploration of art's development through various periods and renowned artists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825 |
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| Editor | Knowles, John, 1781-1841 |
| Title | The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 2 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Margo Romberg, Karl Eichwalder, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Art |
| Subject | Art -- Italy -- History |
| Subject | Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825 |
| Subject | Painters -- Switzerland -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39890 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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