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100 1 _aJones, Owen,
_d1809-1874
245 1 3 _aAn Apology for the Colouring of the Greek Court in the Crystal Palace
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-21
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"An Apology for the Colouring of the Greek Court in the Crystal Palace" by Owen Jones is an artistic exploration published in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The book presents a detailed argument for the polychromy of Greek architecture, asserting that ancient Greek monuments were originally bright and colorful rather than the stark white they appear today. Owen Jones embarks on an investigation into the historical and artistic significance of color in ancient Greek structures, aiming to dismantle prevailing prejudices about the aesthetic principles of classical art. The content delves deeply into the evidence supporting the idea that Greek architecture, specifically within the context of the Crystal Palace, should be understood as a complex of colors and designs. Jones discusses the findings of several authorities in the field, including G. H. Lewes, and compiles arguments from various historical texts, proposing that the ancient Greeks employed a rich palette in their artistic expressions. The book emphasizes the need to recognize that color played an essential role in the original perception and functionality of sculptures, stressing that much of their beauty relied on painted details that have been lost over time. It ultimately advocates for a reinterpretation of Greek monuments as vibrant and fluid, challenging readers to reconsider their assumptions about classical art and its legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCrystal Palace (Sydenham, London, England)
653 _aArchitecture, Greek
653 _aDecoration and ornament -- Greece
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63257
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