The Ideals Of Painting

By Joseph Comyns Carr

Book Overview

The Ideals of Painting is a book written by J. Comyns Carr that delves into the history and philosophy of painting. The author explores the ideals that have driven artists throughout history and examines the ways in which these ideals have evolved over time. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of painting. In the first section, Carr discusses the importance of beauty in painting and how it has been defined throughout history. He then goes on to explore the role of realism in painting, and how artists have sought to capture the essence of the world around them. The book also includes a section on the use of color in painting, and how artists have used color to create mood and convey emotion. Throughout the book, Carr provides numerous examples of works of art that illustrate the various ideals he discusses. The Ideals of Painting is a fascinating exploration of the history and philosophy of painting, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of art.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: 1430457597
• ISBN13: 9781430457596
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"