This antiquarian book contains Phillip Gilbert Hamerton's 1889 treatise on the subject of art, "Thoughts About Art". Although he doesn't attempt to define 'art', Hamerton does attempt to lead the mind of the discerning reader in such a direction that they may at least appreciate the full importance of the age-old problem of its definition. The perfect book for those with an interest in art, "Thoughts About Art" would make for a worthy addition any collection, and is not to be missed by fans of Gilbert's work. Contents ...
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This antiquarian book contains Phillip Gilbert Hamerton's 1889 treatise on the subject of art, "Thoughts About Art". Although he doesn't attempt to define 'art', Hamerton does attempt to lead the mind of the discerning reader in such a direction that they may at least appreciate the full importance of the age-old problem of its definition. The perfect book for those with an interest in art, "Thoughts About Art" would make for a worthy addition any collection, and is not to be missed by fans of Gilbert's work. Contents include: "Transcendentalism in Art", "The Artistic Spirit", "The Law of Progress in Art", etc. Philip Gilbert Hamerton (1834 - 1894) was an English author, artist and critic. This book was first published 1876. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
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1885, Roberts Brothers
Hardcover
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Publisher:
Roberts Brothers
Published:
1885
Alibris ID:
17034542185
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Book. 12mo; G; reddish brown spine with gilt text; no jacket; cloth exterior shows modest rubbing wear; spine has darkened slightly due to handling and age; sturdy, straight boards; minor chips to spine edges; other slight rubbing to edges; decorative blind-stamped borders and designs to exterior; textblock exterior edges have age toned; partial defect to front hinge; previous owner's name to fep; slight chipping to tail edge to half title and title pages; one or two tiny spots to few pages; light pencil to few pages; otherwise interior pages good; pp 383; arts-Criticism. 1351227. FP New Rockville Stock.
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