Contributions to the Literature of the Fine Arts

By Charles L. Eastlake and Charles Locke Eastlake

Book Overview

Contributions to the Literature of the Fine Arts is a book written by Charles Lock Eastlake, an English painter, writer, and director of the National Gallery in London. This book is a collection of essays and articles written by Eastlake on various topics related to the fine arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the fine arts. In the first part, Eastlake discusses the principles of art and the importance of studying the great masters of the past. He also examines the role of the artist in society and the relationship between art and morality. The second part of the book is devoted to painting, with Eastlake discussing topics such as color, composition, and technique. He also examines the works of notable painters such as Titian and Rubens. The third part of the book focuses on sculpture and architecture, with Eastlake examining the works of Michelangelo, Bernini, and other great sculptors and architects. The final part of the book is devoted to decorative arts, including furniture, ceramics, and textiles. Eastlake discusses the history and evolution of these arts and the importance of design in everyday life. Overall, Contributions to the Literature of the Fine Arts is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the fine arts, written by a noted expert in the field. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in art history or the creative process.1848. Contents: The Fine Arts; On the Criterion of Specific Style-On the Scriptural and Legendary Subjects of the Middle Ages; On the Origin of the Modern German School of Fresco Painting; The State and Prospects of the English School, considered with reference to the Promotion of Art in connection with the Rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament; Representation as distinguished from Description; Sculpture; Basso-Rilievo; Painting. Styles and Methods of Painting suited to the Decoration of Public Buildings; Life of Raphael; Notes from Kugler's Hand-Book. Note on the Subjects of the Paintings in the Cappella Sistina; Extracts from the Translation of Goethe's Theory of Colours; On the Decoration of a Villa: -Letter to Charles Lock Eastlake, Esq., R.A., etc., by H.B.K. and Mr. Eastlake's Answer.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: 1162644893
• ISBN13: 9781162644899
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"