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Title: Les Dieux et les Demi-Dieux de la Peinture
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Introduction -- Léonard de Vinci -- Frà Giovanni da Fiesole -- Hemling -- Raphaël -- Corrége -- Michel-Ange -- Giorgione -- Titien -- Paul Véronèse -- Holbein -- Rubens -- Van Dyck -- Rembrandt -- Don Diego Velasquez de Silva -- Esteban Bartolome Murillo -- Nicolas Poussin -- Eustache Le Sueur -- David -- Prudhon -- Eugène Delacroix -- Sir Joshua Reynolds -- William Hogarth.
Credits:
Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale
de France.)
Summary: "Les Dieux et les Demi-Dieux de la Peinture" by Gautier, Houssaye, and Saint-Victor is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as an analysis and appreciation of twelve iconic figures in art history, specifically focusing on prominent painters and their pursuit of beauty. The authors attempt to frame these illustrious artists within a pantheon, celebrating their contributions to the world of painting. The opening of the work introduces the concept of portraying renowned painters not merely as individuals but as divine figures in the realm of art. It elaborates on the historical context of artistic achievement, emphasizing the shift from the "dark ages" to the Renaissance. The discussion sets the stage for specific analysis, beginning with Leonardo da Vinci. The authors highlight da Vinci's multifaceted genius, his profound understanding of nature, and his innovative approaches to art. They also touch upon his legacy, illustrating how his work still resonates today while acknowledging the ephemeral nature of artistic endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
Author: Houssaye, Arsène, 1815-1896
Author: Saint-Victor, Paul de, 1827-1881
Illustrator: Calamatta, Luigi, 1802-1869
EBook No.: 62753
Published: Jul 25, 2020
Downloads: 191
Language: French
Subject: Painters
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Les Dieux et les Demi-Dieux de la Peinture
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Introduction -- Léonard de Vinci -- Frà Giovanni da Fiesole -- Hemling -- Raphaël -- Corrége -- Michel-Ange -- Giorgione -- Titien -- Paul Véronèse -- Holbein -- Rubens -- Van Dyck -- Rembrandt -- Don Diego Velasquez de Silva -- Esteban Bartolome Murillo -- Nicolas Poussin -- Eustache Le Sueur -- David -- Prudhon -- Eugène Delacroix -- Sir Joshua Reynolds -- William Hogarth.
Credits:
Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale
de France.)
Summary: "Les Dieux et les Demi-Dieux de la Peinture" by Gautier, Houssaye, and Saint-Victor is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as an analysis and appreciation of twelve iconic figures in art history, specifically focusing on prominent painters and their pursuit of beauty. The authors attempt to frame these illustrious artists within a pantheon, celebrating their contributions to the world of painting. The opening of the work introduces the concept of portraying renowned painters not merely as individuals but as divine figures in the realm of art. It elaborates on the historical context of artistic achievement, emphasizing the shift from the "dark ages" to the Renaissance. The discussion sets the stage for specific analysis, beginning with Leonardo da Vinci. The authors highlight da Vinci's multifaceted genius, his profound understanding of nature, and his innovative approaches to art. They also touch upon his legacy, illustrating how his work still resonates today while acknowledging the ephemeral nature of artistic endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
Author: Houssaye, Arsène, 1815-1896
Author: Saint-Victor, Paul de, 1827-1881
Illustrator: Calamatta, Luigi, 1802-1869
EBook No.: 62753
Published: Jul 25, 2020
Downloads: 191
Language: French
Subject: Painters
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.