Art In Scotland: Its Origin And Progress (1889)

By Robert Brydall

Book Overview

""Art in Scotland: Its Origin and Progress"" is a historical account of the development of art in Scotland, written by Robert Brydall and originally published in 1889. The book explores the origins of Scottish art, beginning with the prehistoric period and continuing through the medieval era and the Renaissance. It also covers the influence of the Reformation on Scottish art, as well as the impact of the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. The book includes biographical sketches of important Scottish artists, such as Allan Ramsay and Sir Henry Raeburn, and provides detailed descriptions of their works. Additionally, the book features illustrations of many of the artworks discussed, as well as photographs of important Scottish landmarks and landscapes. Overall, ""Art in Scotland: Its Origin and Progress"" is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the rich artistic heritage of Scotland.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: 1164202782
• ISBN13: 9781164202783
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"