Ideals in Art: Papers Theoretical, Practical, Critical by Walter Crane
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| Author | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
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| LoC No. | w06000069 |
| Title | Ideals in Art: Papers Theoretical, Practical, Critical |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Of the arts and crafts movement: its general tendency and possible outcome -- Of the teaching of art -- Of methods of art teaching -- Note on Tolstoi's "What is art?" -- Of the influence of modern, social, and economic conditions on the sense of beauty -- Of the social and ethical bearings of art -- Of ornament and its meaning -- Thoughts on house-decoration -- Of the progress of taste in dress in relation to art education -- Of temporary street decorations -- Of the treatment of animal forms in decoration and heraldry -- Of the designing of book-covers -- Of the use of gilding in decoration -- Of raised work in gesso -- The relation of the easel picture to decorative art -- A great artist [G. F. Watts] in a literary searchlight. |
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| Summary | "Ideals in Art: Papers Theoretical, Practical, Critical" by Walter Crane is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects Crane's thoughts and observations as an artist and designer, discussing the intersection of art with social, economic, and aesthetic issues of his time. The essays cover various topics, including the Arts and Crafts movement, the teaching of art, and the social implications of artistic expression, aiming to elevate the understanding of beauty in art and its relation to life. The opening of this collection establishes Walter Crane's objectives in discussing the revival of handicrafts and the broader implications of art in society. He emphasizes the historical context of the Arts and Crafts movement, covering its rise from earlier decorative art traditions. The text showcases his reflections on how social and economic conditions affect artistic expression and beauty, drawing attention to the need for genuine and sincere design in a modern world dominated by industrialization. Crane suggests that understanding art must encompass its historical evolution as well as its social responsibilities, setting a critical tone for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Art |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57852 |
| Release Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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