Great Epochs in Art History

By James Mason Hoppin

Book Overview

Great Epochs in Art History is a comprehensive book written by James M. Hoppin that explores the most significant periods in the history of art. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in art history, whether they are a student, scholar, or simply an art enthusiast. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, and Modernism. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular epoch, and it provides a detailed analysis of the art movements, styles, and techniques that emerged during that time. The book is beautifully illustrated with high-quality images of some of the most iconic artworks from each epoch. Hoppin's writing is engaging and accessible, making it easy for readers to understand the complex concepts and ideas that underpin each epoch. Overall, Great Epochs in Art History is an excellent book that provides a comprehensive overview of the most important periods in the history of art.1901. Hoppin addresses this volume to students of the history and criticism of art. His interest lies in bringing out new beauties in old things that the world has consented to call beautiful, and that have won their claim to the studious attention of lovers of art. The first essay, on Italian Religious Painting, is limited mainly to the art of Northern Middle Italy of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The other three essays are titled: A Post-Pheidian Greek Sculptor; French Gothic Architecture; and English Pre-Raphaelites.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: 1162640510
• ISBN13: 9781162640518
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"