Ancient And Modern Art V1: Historical And Critical (1848)

By George Cleghorn

Book Overview

Ancient And Modern Art V1: Historical And Critical is a book written by George Cleghorn and published in 1848. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and critical analysis of art, covering both ancient and modern art forms. The author explores the evolution of art through the ages, from the earliest cave paintings to the contemporary art of the mid-19th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods and styles of art, such as Greek and Roman art, Gothic art, Renaissance art, and Baroque art. The author provides detailed descriptions of the artworks, along with their historical and cultural contexts. He also offers his own critical analysis of the art, discussing its aesthetic qualities, symbolism, and cultural significance. The book is an essential resource for art historians, students of art, and anyone interested in the history and evolution of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164575902
• ISBN13: 9781164575900
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"