The Gate of Appreciation: Studies in the Relation of Art to Life

By Carleton Noyes and Carleton Eldredge Noyes

Book Overview

""The Gate of Appreciation: Studies in the Relation of Art to Life"" by Carleton Noyes is a collection of essays exploring the connection between art and life. Noyes, an American artist and writer, delves into various aspects of art, such as its purpose, its role in society, and its impact on individuals. He argues that art should not be viewed as a separate entity from everyday life, but rather as an integral part of it. Through his insightful analysis, Noyes offers a thought-provoking perspective on the importance of art and its relationship to the human experience. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and life, and the value of artistic expression in society.1907. Contents: The Impulse to Expression; The Attitude of Response; Technique and the Layman; The Value of the Medium; The Background of Art; The Service of Criticism; Beauty and Common Life; The Arts of Form; Representation; and The Personal Estimate.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: 1162773189
• ISBN13: 9781162773186
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"