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Art in Theory 16481815: An Anthology of Changing Ideas,Used
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Art in Theory (16481815) provides a wideranging and comprehensive collection of documents on the theory of art from the founding of the French Academy until the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Like its highly successful companion volumes, Art in Theory (18151900) and Art in Theory (19001990), its' primary aim is to provide students and teachers with the documentary material for informed and uptodate study. Its' 240 texts, clear principles of organization and considerable editorial content offer a vivid and indispensable introduction to the art of the early modern period.Harrison, Wood and Gaiger have collected writing by artists, critics, philosophers, literary figures and administrators of the arts, some reprinted in their entirety, others excerpted from longer works. A wealth of material from French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Latin sources is also provided, including many new translations.Among the major themes treated are early arguments over the relative merits of ancient and modern art, debates between the advocates of form and color, the beginnings of modern art criticism in reviews of the Salon, art and politics during the French Revolution, the rise of landscape painting, and the artistic theories of Romanticism and Neoclassicism.Each section is prefaced by an essay that situates the ideas of the period in their historical context, while relating theoretical concerns and debates to developments in the practice of art. Each individual text is also accompanied by a short introduction. An extensive bibliography and full index are provided.For more details of our book and journal list in Art, visit http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/arttheory
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Art in Theory 1648-1815'? A: The book covers major themes such as the debate between ancient and modern art, the emergence of modern art criticism, art and politics during the French Revolution, the rise of landscape painting, and the artistic theories of Romanticism and Neo-classicism.
- Q: Who are the authors of this anthology? A: The anthology is authored by Charles Harrison, Wood, and Gaiger.
- Q: How many texts are included in the anthology? A: The anthology includes 240 texts that provide a comprehensive overview of art theory from 1648 to 1815.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 8, 2001.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Art in Theory 1648-1815'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Art in Theory 1648-1815' suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is designed to provide students and teachers with essential documentary material for informed study of art theory.
- Q: Does the book include any editorial content? A: Yes, the anthology features considerable editorial content that helps situate the texts within their historical context.
- Q: What kind of bibliography does the book provide? A: The book includes an extensive bibliography along with a full index.
- Q: Are there introductions to individual texts in the anthology? A: Yes, each text is accompanied by a short introduction that contextualizes the material.
- Q: Where can I find more information about related books in art theory? A: You can visit http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/arttheory for more details on the book and journal list in art.