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Title: Picture and Text
1893

Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Picture and Text" by Henry James is a collection of essays on art and illustration written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the significance of visual representation in literature, examining various artists and their contributions to the field, particularly those associated with Harper's Magazine. The essays explore the intricate relationship between images and texts, highlighting prominent figures such as Mr. Abbey, Mr. Sargent, and Mr. Parsons, and how their work influences contemporary art and literature. The opening of "Picture and Text" introduces the evolving nature of book illustrations during the author's time, suggesting that they possess a unique vitality that was in its ascendance. Henry James articulates the charm of English rural life, particularly through the lens of the village of Broadway and its picturesque scenes, as he highlights the impact of these landscapes on artists such as Abbey and Parsons. He emphasizes how this environment inspires artistic expression and evokes emotions, setting the stage for an exploration of the significant contributions of various artists to the realm of visual storytelling in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916

EBook No.: 25767

Published: Jun 12, 2008

Downloads: 274

Language: English

Subject: Art

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:25767:2 2008-06-12T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. James, Henry en 1
2024-11-09T23:50:26Z Picture and Text

This edition has images.

Title: Picture and Text
1893

Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Picture and Text" by Henry James is a collection of essays on art and illustration written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the significance of visual representation in literature, examining various artists and their contributions to the field, particularly those associated with Harper's Magazine. The essays explore the intricate relationship between images and texts, highlighting prominent figures such as Mr. Abbey, Mr. Sargent, and Mr. Parsons, and how their work influences contemporary art and literature. The opening of "Picture and Text" introduces the evolving nature of book illustrations during the author's time, suggesting that they possess a unique vitality that was in its ascendance. Henry James articulates the charm of English rural life, particularly through the lens of the village of Broadway and its picturesque scenes, as he highlights the impact of these landscapes on artists such as Abbey and Parsons. He emphasizes how this environment inspires artistic expression and evokes emotions, setting the stage for an exploration of the significant contributions of various artists to the realm of visual storytelling in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916

EBook No.: 25767

Published: Jun 12, 2008

Downloads: 274

Language: English

Subject: Art

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:25767:3 2008-06-12T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. James, Henry en 1