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100 1 _aBrownell, W. C.
_q(William Crary),
_d1851-1928
245 1 0 _aFrench Art: Classic and Contemporary Painting and Sculpture
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-06
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Graeme Mackreth, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"French Art: Classic and Contemporary Painting and Sculpture" by W. C. Brownell is a critical evaluation of the evolution of French art, written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various artistic movements, examining the characteristics and influences that define French painting and sculpture from classical to romantic and beyond. The author scrutinizes the cultural and intellectual underpinnings of French art, highlighting the interplay between national identity and individual expression as artists navigate their craft. The opening portion of the book introduces the foundational themes of French art, presenting the argument that it serves as a national expression that transcends personal style. Brownell discusses how French art is characterized by an intellectual, systematic approach, often prioritizing clarity and elegance over the spontaneous and emotional qualities present in other European artistic movements. He particularly emphasizes the classic influences established in the Renaissance, how these have shaped modern interpretations, and the resulting tension between artistic tradition and individual creativity. Additionally, he touches upon the perception of French art within broader aesthetic contexts, setting the stage for deeper explorations of notable artists and movements throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArt, French
653 _aPainting, French
653 _aSculpture, French
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17244
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