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Title:
Euphorion - Vol. II
Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance
Note: Reading ease score: 31.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents: The portrait art -- The school of Boiardo -- Mediaeval love -- Epilogue -- Appendix.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Euphorion - Vol. II" by Vernon Lee is a collection of essays examining artistic movements and expressions during the Renaissance, likely written in the late 19th century. The text delves into themes such as realism and idealism in art, particularly concerning portraiture, and explores the cultural and artistic nuances inherent in that period. Lee's analysis is dense with philosophical undertones, utilizing artistic examples to illustrate his points. The opening of the work examines the concepts of realism and idealism in portrait art, emphasizing the complex interplay between the two in the context of the Renaissance. Lee argues that both styles ultimately strive for beauty, albeit through different methodologies. He presents examples from artists such as Giotto and Fra Angelico, highlighting how their work reflects deeper truths about the human condition and societal values. This introduction sets the stage for a broader exploration of artistic achievements and the idea of beauty in art, inviting readers to engage with the intricate philosophical debates surrounding these themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lee, Vernon, 1856-1935
EBook No.: 31304
Published: Feb 17, 2010
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval
Subject: Renaissance -- Italy
Subject: Love
Subject: English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
Subject: Boiardo, Matteo Maria, 1440 or 1441-1494
Subject: Epic poetry, Italian -- History and criticism
LoCC: History: History of civilization
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Euphorion - Vol. II
Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance
Note: Reading ease score: 31.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents: The portrait art -- The school of Boiardo -- Mediaeval love -- Epilogue -- Appendix.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Euphorion - Vol. II" by Vernon Lee is a collection of essays examining artistic movements and expressions during the Renaissance, likely written in the late 19th century. The text delves into themes such as realism and idealism in art, particularly concerning portraiture, and explores the cultural and artistic nuances inherent in that period. Lee's analysis is dense with philosophical undertones, utilizing artistic examples to illustrate his points. The opening of the work examines the concepts of realism and idealism in portrait art, emphasizing the complex interplay between the two in the context of the Renaissance. Lee argues that both styles ultimately strive for beauty, albeit through different methodologies. He presents examples from artists such as Giotto and Fra Angelico, highlighting how their work reflects deeper truths about the human condition and societal values. This introduction sets the stage for a broader exploration of artistic achievements and the idea of beauty in art, inviting readers to engage with the intricate philosophical debates surrounding these themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lee, Vernon, 1856-1935
EBook No.: 31304
Published: Feb 17, 2010
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval
Subject: Renaissance -- Italy
Subject: Love
Subject: English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
Subject: Boiardo, Matteo Maria, 1440 or 1441-1494
Subject: Epic poetry, Italian -- History and criticism
LoCC: History: History of civilization
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.