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100 1 _aStory, William Wetmore,
_d1819-1895
245 1 0 _aExcursions in Art and Letters
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-23
505 0 _aMichel Angelo -- Phidias, and the Elgin marbles -- The art of casting in plaster among the ancient Greeks and Romans -- A conversation with Marcus Aurelius -- Distortions of the English stage as instanced in "Macbeth".
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, 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"Excursions in Art and Letters" by William Wetmore Story is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The text explores significant themes related to art, history, and literature, with a particular focus on notable figures such as Michelangelo and Phidias. Readers interested in the intersections of these fields or those who appreciate art criticism and historical insights would likely find this work engaging. The opening of the book delves into the decline of ancient art with the rise of Christianity and the subsequent rebirth during the Renaissance. It describes the devastating impact on artistic expression as pagan art was nearly eradicated, only to gradually reemerge through significant figures like Michelangelo during a period of renewed liberty and cultural flourishing. The text draws vivid images of historical Florence and the contributions of great artists, setting the stage for an in-depth analysis of Michelangelo's life, works, and philosophical themes that would dominate the Renaissance era. This reflective narrative captivates readers by intertwining personal insight with historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54773
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