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The Meaning of Art

Herbert Read
3.68/5 (82 ratings)
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Herbert Read's introduction to the understanding of art provides a basis for the appreciation of pictures and sculpture by examining the elements that go into their making. The book provides a concise survey of the evolution of art, from cave drawings to Jackson Pollock, and summarizes the essence of art movements, such as Gothic, Baroque, Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism and Tachism.
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
280 pages
Publication:
1972
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
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eng
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The Meaning of Art

Herbert Read
3.68/5 (82 ratings)
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Herbert Read's introduction to the understanding of art provides a basis for the appreciation of pictures and sculpture by examining the elements that go into their making. The book provides a concise survey of the evolution of art, from cave drawings to Jackson Pollock, and summarizes the essence of art movements, such as Gothic, Baroque, Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism and Tachism.
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
280 pages
Publication:
1972
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
ISBN13:
kindle Asin:

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