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Title: Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 2 of 3)
Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (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, M.D. is a collection of art-related anecdotes and biographical insights composed in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the lives and contributions of significant figures in the art world, particularly focusing on renowned artists such as Titian and Fuseli, as well as discussing the techniques and aesthetics of various art forms." "The opening of the volume presents a detailed sketch of Titian's life, covering his humble beginnings, his artistic development, and his rise to prominence in the art community. It explores his relationships with influential patrons such as Emperor Charles V and King Philip II of Spain, highlights his various stylistic phases and renowned works, and touches upon the economic challenges he faced despite his fame. The text sets a rich historical context that promises to illuminate both the artistic achievements and the personal anecdotes behind some of the most celebrated artists and artworks of history." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spooner, Shearjashub, 1809-1859
EBook No.: 21198
Published: Apr 21, 2007
Downloads: 148
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. 2 of 3)
Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (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, M.D. is a collection of art-related anecdotes and biographical insights composed in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the lives and contributions of significant figures in the art world, particularly focusing on renowned artists such as Titian and Fuseli, as well as discussing the techniques and aesthetics of various art forms." "The opening of the volume presents a detailed sketch of Titian's life, covering his humble beginnings, his artistic development, and his rise to prominence in the art community. It explores his relationships with influential patrons such as Emperor Charles V and King Philip II of Spain, highlights his various stylistic phases and renowned works, and touches upon the economic challenges he faced despite his fame. The text sets a rich historical context that promises to illuminate both the artistic achievements and the personal anecdotes behind some of the most celebrated artists and artworks of history." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spooner, Shearjashub, 1809-1859
EBook No.: 21198
Published: Apr 21, 2007
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Anecdotes
Subject: Artists -- Anecdotes
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.