Memoirs of Antonio Canova is a book written by John Smythe Memes in 1825. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and works of the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a detailed biography of Canova's life, including his childhood, education, and artistic career. The second part of the book is a critical analysis of Canova's works, with a focus on his most famous sculptures.The book also provides a historical view of modern sculpture, tracing its ...
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Memoirs of Antonio Canova is a book written by John Smythe Memes in 1825. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and works of the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a detailed biography of Canova's life, including his childhood, education, and artistic career. The second part of the book is a critical analysis of Canova's works, with a focus on his most famous sculptures.The book also provides a historical view of modern sculpture, tracing its development from the Renaissance to the present day. Memes discusses the influence of classical art on Canova's work, as well as the impact of contemporary artistic movements on his style.The book is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of sculpture. It provides a detailed and insightful look at one of the greatest sculptors of the 19th century and his impact on the art world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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