Essays on Art by A. Clutton-Brock
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"Essays on Art" by A. Clutton-Brock is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically in the aftermath of World War I. The author explores the nature and purpose of art, asserting that the quality of art is directly influenced by the public’s engagement and understanding. Clutton-Brock also comments on the responsibility of both artists and audiences in creating and appreciating art. At the start of the collection, Clutton-Brock
establishes his perspective on the relationship between nature and art, using theories such as those proposed by Signor Croce to further the discourse. He argues that while nature provides beauty, art represents a transformed interpretation of that beauty dictated by the artist's perception. Using vivid examples and philosophical discourse, he emphasizes that true art is born from an honest acknowledgment of limitations and the artist's inherent struggle, as opposed to an attempt to merely replicate nature. This opening sets a reflective tone, inviting readers to contemplate what art truly means in relation to personal experience and societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Clutton-Brock, A. (Arthur), 1868-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Essays on Art |
| Contents | "The adoration of the Magi" -- Leonardo Da Vinci -- The Pompadour in art -- An unpopular master -- A defence of criticism -- The artist and his audience -- Wilfulness and wisdom -- "The magic flute" -- Process or person? -- The artist and the tradesman -- Professionalism in art -- Waste or creation? |
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Produced by Ted Garvin, Peter Barozzi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Art |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16178 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16178-5 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 612 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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