TY  - BOOK
AU  - Liebermann,Max
TI  - Die Phantasie in der Malerei
AV  - N 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Aesthetics
KW  - Painting
N1  - Release date is 2011-11-28; Vorwort zur zweiten Auflage -- Einleitung -- Die Phantasie in der Malerei -- Empfindung und Erfindung in der Malerei -- Phantasie und Technik; Produced by Jana Srna, Norbert H. Langkau and the Online
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N2  - "Die Phantasie in der Malerei" by Max Liebermann is a philosophical treatise on the nature of painting, written in the early 20th century. This book explores the intersection of imagination and technique in the art of painting, articulating the author's views on how the creation of art stems from both natural observation and the artist's subjective experience. Liebermann reflects on the importance of fantasy as a driving force behind genuine artistic expression, arguing against the notion that naturalistic art lacks depth.  In this work, Liebermann delves into the concept of fantasy as the essence of artistic creation, asserting that true artistry is achieved when an artist brings their inner vision to life on the canvas. He contrasts various artists' techniques and philosophies, illustrating how different approaches to nature and personal expression can yield masterpieces, regardless of the subject matter. By emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between technique and imagination, Liebermann establishes that the merit of a painting lies not solely in its technical precision but in the artist's ability to evoke emotion and meaning through their unique interpretative lens. Ultimately, the book serves as a passionate defense of the naturalistic style and a meditation on the creative process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38158
ER  -