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100 1 _aMuther, Richard,
_d1860-1909
245 1 4 _aThe History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) :
_bRevised edition continued by the author to the end of the XIX century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-09-22
508 _aProduced by Marius Masi, Albert László and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)" by Richard Muther is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work meticulously explores the evolution and significance of modern art beginning from the 18th century, highlighting key figures and movements that shaped its development. The text likely addresses the transition of painting from the traditional notions dominated by church and aristocracy to a more bourgeois-led narrative and aesthetic. The opening of the book sets the stage for this in-depth exploration by analyzing the new social and cultural dynamics that accompanied the rise of modern painting. Muther introduces the historical context of England, positioning it as a pioneer in modern art, largely due to its middle-class development. He emphasizes the influence of contemporary life on English literature and art, showcasing how figures like William Hogarth embodied this shift toward a more realistic depiction of everyday life and society, contrasting with the idealism of previous eras. The introduction prepares readers for a comprehensive study of pivotal artists and how their works reflect the complexities and variances of modern life and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPainting -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43792
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