02226cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324501060012526400510023130000470028233600260032933700260035533800360038150000310041750800790044852012960052753400450182365300250186885600430189311173UtSlPG20260610133252.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious14aThe Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860 :bA Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  aProduced by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860" by Various is a literary magazine published in the mid-19th century known for its exploration of literature, art, and politics. This issue contains a variety of essays and discussions centered around the influence of ancient art on modern artists, focusing specifically on the American sculptor Hiram Powers and the artistic community in Italy. The publication reflects the cultural and societal values of its time, especially as they pertain to art and artistic identity.  At the start of this edition, the focus is on the challenges that artists face in aligning their innate artistic impulses with the established standards of art. It begins with a philosophical exploration of the artistic experience, discussing the need for self-possession and a true understanding of one’s artistic identity to pursue high art effectively. The text introduces Hiram Powers, emphasizing his unique position within the art world, where he has faced both admiration and criticism from friends and foes alike. The opening portion illustrates the ongoing struggle artists endure regarding their reputation and artistic aspirations while pondering the deeper meanings behind their creative expressions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11173