Browere's Life Masks of Great Americans by Charles Henry Hart
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| Author | Hart, Charles Henry, 1847-1918 |
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| LoC No. | 99001300 |
| Title | Browere's Life Masks of Great Americans |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Browere's Life Masks of Great Americans" by Charles Henry Hart is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the work of John Henri Isaac Browere, an artist renowned for creating life masks of prominent figures in American history, including Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. It explores the significance of Browere's work in the context of American art and the historical figures he captured, as well as the challenges he faced in achieving recognition for his contributions." "The opening of the text introduces readers to the genesis of Browere's life masks, illustrating how an interest in this art form evolved into a comprehensive collection. Hart provides insights into Browere’s early experiences with sculpture and how he developed his pioneering technique of creating life masks. The proem highlights the cultural importance of this art form, indicating that the masks Browere created served not only as artistic representations but also as historical documents that preserve the likenesses of influential Americans. As Hart outlines Browere's professional journey, the stage is set for a deeper exploration of the artistic and historical merits of his work." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NB: Fine Arts: Sculpture |
| Subject | Sculpture, American |
| Subject | Browere, John Henri Isaac, 1792-1834 |
| Subject | Masks (Sculpture) |
| Subject | United States -- Biography -- Portraits |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51890 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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