Studies In Seven Arts

By Arthur Symons

Book Overview

""Studies In Seven Arts"" is a collection of essays written by Arthur Symons, a renowned British poet, critic, and editor. The book is divided into seven sections, each focusing on a different art form: poetry, painting, sculpture, music, dance, architecture, and the cinema. In the section on poetry, Symons explores the works of various poets, including John Keats, Percy Shelley, and Algernon Charles Swinburne. He analyzes their use of language, imagery, and symbolism, and discusses their contributions to the development of English poetry.The section on painting delves into the works of artists such as James McNeill Whistler, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Paul C�����zanne. Symons examines their techniques and styles, and reflects on the ways in which they influenced the art world.In the sections on sculpture and architecture, Symons discusses the works of artists such as Auguste Rodin and Frank Lloyd Wright, respectively. He examines their use of form, space, and materials, and reflects on the ways in which they pushed the boundaries of their respective art forms.The section on music explores the works of composers such as Richard Wagner and Claude Debussy. Symons analyzes their use of melody, harmony, and rhythm, and discusses their contributions to the development of Western classical music.The section on dance focuses on the works of choreographers such as Marius Petipa and Isadora Duncan. Symons examines their use of movement, space, and music, and reflects on the ways in which they transformed the art of dance.Finally, the section on the cinema discusses the early days of film and its potential as an art form. Symons reflects on the ways in which film can be used to tell stories, evoke emotions, and create meaning.Overall, ""Studies In Seven Arts"" provides a comprehensive exploration of seven different art forms, and offers insights into the ways in which they have contributed to the development of Western culture.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: 1430446293
• ISBN13: 9781430446293
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"