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A sharp, humane eye for art and a considering mind for its meaning. Essays On Art invites readers to walk into the studio, gallery, and discussion room that shaped early twentieth-century British art criticism. This 1) 2) concise collection examines how art is seen, judged, and... Read Full Overview

This collection of brief but insightful essays, though always returning to the author's central conviction that the quality of artistic endeavour depends not on individuals of genius but on the attitude of the public towards art itself, examines a wide variety of unique but... Read Full Overview

"Essays on Art" from Arthur Clutton-Brock. Essayist, critic, and journalist (1868-1924).

Reproduction of the original: Essays on Art by A. Clutton-Brock

Reproduction of the original: Essays on Art by A. Clutton-Brock

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This collection of brief but insightful essays examines a wide variety of unique but related issues: the relationship between natural and artistic beauty; the genius of Da Vinci and Nicholas Poussin; the influence of femininity on European art; the importance of good criticism;... Read Full Overview