Man In Art: Studies In Religious And Historical Art, Portrait And Genre

By Philip Gilbert Hamerton

Book Overview

""Man In Art: Studies In Religious And Historical Art, Portrait And Genre"" is a book written by Philip Gilbert Hamerton. It is a comprehensive exploration of various forms of art that depict human beings. The book is divided into several sections, each of which delves into a different aspect of human representation in art.The first section of the book focuses on religious art, examining how artists have depicted various religious figures throughout history. The second section looks at historical art, exploring how artists have captured important events and figures from the past. The third section is dedicated to portraiture, analyzing how artists have captured the likeness and personality of their subjects.The final section of the book looks at genre art, which includes scenes from everyday life. This section examines how artists have depicted people engaged in various activities, such as work, leisure, and socializing.Throughout the book, Hamerton provides detailed analysis of various works of art, discussing their historical and cultural significance, as well as their artistic merit. He also provides insights into the techniques and styles used by different artists.Overall, ""Man In Art: Studies In Religious And Historical Art, Portrait And Genre"" is a fascinating exploration of human representation in art, offering readers a deeper understanding of how artists have captured the essence of humanity through their work.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: 1162979690
• ISBN13: 9781162979694
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"