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100 1 _aClutton-Brock, A.
_q(Arthur),
_d1868-1924
245 1 0 _aEssays on Art
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-02
505 0 _a"The adoration of the Magi" -- Leonardo Da Vinci -- The Pompadour in art -- An unpopular master -- A defence of criticism -- The artist and his audience -- Wilfulness and wisdom -- "The magic flute" -- Process or person? -- The artist and the tradesman -- Professionalism in art -- Waste or creation?
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Peter Barozzi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Essays on Art" by A. Clutton-Brock is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically in the aftermath of World War I. The author explores the nature and purpose of art, asserting that the quality of art is directly influenced by the public’s engagement and understanding. Clutton-Brock also comments on the responsibility of both artists and audiences in creating and appreciating art. At the start of the collection, Clutton-Brock establishes his perspective on the relationship between nature and art, using theories such as those proposed by Signor Croce to further the discourse. He argues that while nature provides beauty, art represents a transformed interpretation of that beauty dictated by the artist's perception. Using vivid examples and philosophical discourse, he emphasizes that true art is born from an honest acknowledgment of limitations and the artist's inherent struggle, as opposed to an attempt to merely replicate nature. This opening sets a reflective tone, inviting readers to contemplate what art truly means in relation to personal experience and societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArt
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16178
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