The Artist And His Mission: A Study In Aesthetics (1881)

By William M Reily and Reily William McClellan 1837-

Book Overview

""The Artist and His Mission: A Study in Aesthetics"" is a book written by William McClellan Reily and originally published in 1881. This work explores the role of the artist in society and the purpose of art itself. Reily argues that the artist has a unique mission to create beauty and to inspire others to appreciate it. He discusses the importance of aesthetic principles and the ways in which they can be applied to various art forms, including painting, sculpture, music, and literature. The book also touches on the relationship between art and religion, as well as the impact of technology on artistic expression. Overall, ""The Artist and His Mission"" is a thought-provoking examination of the nature of art and its place in human 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: 1164861743
• ISBN13: 9781164861744
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"