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Title: Der Geist der Gotik
Original Publication: Leipzig: Insel-Verlag, 1917.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Der Geist der Gotik" by Karl Scheffler is a philosophical treatise on art and aesthetics written in the early 20th century. This work explores the duality of artistic expression, focusing particularly on the contrasting elements of Gothic and Classical art styles. Scheffler aims to critique and expand upon established theories of art by examining how these two distinct artistic schools reflect deeper cultural and spiritual themes. The opening of the book introduces the author's long-standing fascination with the themes he addresses, noting that this work serves as a synthesis of his thoughts developed over two decades. He acknowledges a significant shift in art appreciation and theory during his time, which makes it crucial to present his insights systematically. Scheffler sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Gothic spirit, contrasting it with Classical ideals, and highlights the complexities of artistic expression and the role of both individual creativity and collective cultural influences in shaping art history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scheffler, Karl, 1869-1951
EBook No.: 71602
Published: Sep 9, 2023
Downloads: 79
Language: German
Subject: Art -- Philosophy
Subject: Art, Gothic
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Der Geist der Gotik
Original Publication: Leipzig: Insel-Verlag, 1917.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Der Geist der Gotik" by Karl Scheffler is a philosophical treatise on art and aesthetics written in the early 20th century. This work explores the duality of artistic expression, focusing particularly on the contrasting elements of Gothic and Classical art styles. Scheffler aims to critique and expand upon established theories of art by examining how these two distinct artistic schools reflect deeper cultural and spiritual themes. The opening of the book introduces the author's long-standing fascination with the themes he addresses, noting that this work serves as a synthesis of his thoughts developed over two decades. He acknowledges a significant shift in art appreciation and theory during his time, which makes it crucial to present his insights systematically. Scheffler sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Gothic spirit, contrasting it with Classical ideals, and highlights the complexities of artistic expression and the role of both individual creativity and collective cultural influences in shaping art history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scheffler, Karl, 1869-1951
EBook No.: 71602
Published: Sep 9, 2023
Downloads: 79
Language: German
Subject: Art -- Philosophy
Subject: Art, Gothic
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.