02243cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000370011224501010014926400510025030000470030133600260034833700260037433800360040050000310043650801310046752012090059853400450180765300210185265300250187385600430189818383UtSlPG20260610133429.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aN1 aSpooner, Shearjashub,d1809-185910aAnecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 3 of 3) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-05-12  aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Janet Blenkinship
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art" by S. Spooner is a comprehensive collection of historical accounts and artistic anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. The text explores the lives and works of notable artists and architects, examining various aspects of art history and its evolution over centuries. The author delves into topics ranging from ancient Egyptian art to the grandeur of Roman architecture, including detailed discussions on specific monuments and the artists behind them.  At the start of the work, Spooner introduces various themes central to art and architecture, as he opens with a discussion of Egyptian art and the significance of ancient Thebes. He references prominent figures such as Champollion, who emphasized the influence of Egyptian monuments on subsequent civilizations, particularly Greece. The opening portion also recounts the grandeur of Thebes, detailing its historical splendor through its ruins and temples. Through these anecdotes, readers begin to appreciate the intricate relationship between history, culture, and the artistic endeavors shaped by these influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArt -- Anecdotes  aArtists -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18383