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Title: Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 3 of 3)
Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Janet Blenkinship
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Summary: "Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art" by S. Spooner is a comprehensive collection of historical accounts and artistic anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. The text explores the lives and works of notable artists and architects, examining various aspects of art history and its evolution over centuries. The author delves into topics ranging from ancient Egyptian art to the grandeur of Roman architecture, including detailed discussions on specific monuments and the artists behind them. At the start of the work, Spooner introduces various themes central to art and architecture, as he opens with a discussion of Egyptian art and the significance of ancient Thebes. He references prominent figures such as Champollion, who emphasized the influence of Egyptian monuments on subsequent civilizations, particularly Greece. The opening portion also recounts the grandeur of Thebes, detailing its historical splendor through its ruins and temples. Through these anecdotes, readers begin to appreciate the intricate relationship between history, culture, and the artistic endeavors shaped by these influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spooner, Shearjashub, 1809-1859
EBook No.: 18383
Published: May 12, 2006
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Anecdotes
Subject: Artists -- Anecdotes
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 3 of 3)
Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Janet Blenkinship
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art" by S. Spooner is a comprehensive collection of historical accounts and artistic anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. The text explores the lives and works of notable artists and architects, examining various aspects of art history and its evolution over centuries. The author delves into topics ranging from ancient Egyptian art to the grandeur of Roman architecture, including detailed discussions on specific monuments and the artists behind them. At the start of the work, Spooner introduces various themes central to art and architecture, as he opens with a discussion of Egyptian art and the significance of ancient Thebes. He references prominent figures such as Champollion, who emphasized the influence of Egyptian monuments on subsequent civilizations, particularly Greece. The opening portion also recounts the grandeur of Thebes, detailing its historical splendor through its ruins and temples. Through these anecdotes, readers begin to appreciate the intricate relationship between history, culture, and the artistic endeavors shaped by these influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spooner, Shearjashub, 1809-1859
EBook No.: 18383
Published: May 12, 2006
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Anecdotes
Subject: Artists -- Anecdotes
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.