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Art in Theory: 1815-1900 An Anthology of Changing Ideas 1st Edition

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B08R6N23BN 0631227083 0631200649 0631200665
Art in Theory: The West in the World - An Anthology of Changing Ideas Art in Theory 1900 - 2000: An Anthology of Changing Ideas, 2nd Edition Art in Theory 1648-1815: An Anthology of Changing Ideas Art in Theory 1815-1900: An Anthology of Changing Ideas
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Publication year 2021 2002 2001 998
Page count 1160 1288 1244 1120
Edited by Paul Wood, Leon Wainwright, Charles Harrison Charles Harrison, Paul Wood Charles Harrison, Paul Wood, Jason Gaiger Charles Harrison, Paul Wood, Jason Gaiger
Content 370 texts, each with an individual introduction, ranging from Marco Polo to 21st century globalization; including texts from Africa, Asia, Australasia and Latin America, as well as Europe and North America. 370 texts, each with an individual introduction. Selections are drawn not only from the world of art, but also from politics, science and literature to offer a comprehensive representation of the ideas informing the art of the twentieth century. 240 texts, each with an individual introduction, surveying the origins of the post-Renaissance European canon of art. Topics include the legacy of Antiquity, debates within the Academy, and the emergence of Romanticism. 260 texts, each with an individual introduction, surveying 19th century debates on the role of art in a changing society. Topics include originality, realism, art for art's sake, the idea of expression, and the emergence of the avant-garde.
Description An anthology of texts which examine the changing relationship between Western art and the arts and material culture of the wider world. A revised edition, making this the most extensive anthology available on twentieth century art theory: expanded to to offer a broader account of key developments in the inter-war period and the late twentieth century. A wide-ranging and comprehensive collection of documents on the theory of art from the founding of the French Academy until the end of the Napoleonic Wars A wide-ranging collection of documents on the emergence of modern art and modernism in the nineteenth century, set in the context of the revolutionary modern condition itself.
Audience Undergraduate and graduate students of art and art history. General interest readers in the arts of the world and changing historical ideas of culture. Undergraduate and graduate students of art and art history. General interest readers in the art, politics and wider culture of the twentieth century from modernism to postmodernism. Undergraduate and graduate students in art and art history. General interest readers in early modern and Enlightenment views of European art and culture. Undergraduate and graduate students of art and art history. General interest readers in 19th century art and theory, in relation to the wider condition of emerging modernity.

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The ideas of some of the most influential artists, writers and thinkers of our times about 19th century art are collected in this vast collection of essays. Collectively they tackle difficult issues like the definition of Modern art and tracing the history of aesthetics. Schopenhauer addresses originality and genius, Karl Marx tackles the modern condition, Sir William Newton and Charles Baudelaire struggle with the new notion of photography as art. An 1881 essay by Juis-Karl Huysmans in which he writes of Degas's Little Dancer as "the only genuinely modern experiment in sculpture that I have yet encountered" is a notable inclusion in this volume which includes literally hundreds of texts (many of them translated into English in order to be included in the anthology) that address the artistic issues of the era as well as the social, historical and cultural elements that impacted it. The editors are noted art historians and philosophers who do an excellent job of introducing each chapter as well as the individual pieces of writing where necessary. Art in Theory is an essential reference for students of art as well as anyone interested in the cultural development of the 19th century.

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‘… an enormous contribution to the field and a triumph of editorial endeavour.’ Journal of Art & Design Education

"The volume provides the most wide-ranging and comprehensive collection of documents ever assembled on nineteenth-century theories of art. Like its highly successful companion volume Art in Theory 1900-1990, it is edited by Charles Harrison and Paul Wood, this time with an additional editor, Jason Gaiger. Its primary aim is to provide students and teachers with the documentary material for informed and up-to-date study. Its two hundred and sixty texts, clear organisation and considerable editorial content combine to provide a vivid and indispensable introduction to the history of the art of the period. The Anthology is also invaluable to anyone interested in the wider cultural debates of the nineteenth century, and in the development of modern aesthetic theories." Bollettino Del Publications

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (March 6, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0631200665
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0631200666
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.8 x 2.1 x 9.8 inches
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017
I cannot say enough good things about this Anthology of the great minds of the early and late 19th Century. If you love art and the Romantic to the Impressionist eras and you love essay writing and good literature, you will love this book. But patience is warranted. It is over 1100 pages, of small print. As an artist, I find the ideas put forth to be not only enlightening, but inspirational. What is art? What is great art? It's many things but this compilation of great writings on the topic will help you understand those questions and more. Two thumbs up to the Editors.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2012
This book is a collection of articles, which are very well known in the field of Art Theory.
You don't need to look up the historical books to find them....
They are already in this collection.
Excellent for reference particularly if you need to write your term paper.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018
A must have for those interested in art, period.
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016
A great assembly of articles written about the times that changed art forever. It covers both political and social implications on art. Great to have in my Art History Library.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
It took a long time to get to me, but the book is in great condition. Overall I'm happy with my purchase, thank you!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013
an old book, but very useful, i have owned the other two, so i buy this one. a good source book on art
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Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2014
Excellent diaolgue on the role of art, artists and creativity from the nineteenth century.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2015
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rckurtenbach
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliantly suggestive anthology of changing conceptions of beauty!
Reviewed in Germany on August 21, 2021
The text seems endlessly fascinating! "Truth and beauty, beauty truth!" All we need to know!
Marisa Madeira
4.0 out of 5 stars bonne condition
Reviewed in France on March 22, 2019
Pour étudier
BluePinkGreen
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential purchase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2010
The 'Art In Theory' series is a brilliantly edited collection of must-have source texts, together with lucid and valuable introductions to the selections. These are books to be used, even the quality of paper used and the way the volume stays open at any page you chose is a joy. Quite genuinely, along with RS Nelson's "Critical Terms for Art History", one of the few text books I expect to wear out with use.
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Snowpea
5.0 out of 5 stars For those who seek to know...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2014
If you ever want to know the beginning and origin of any art so social movement, the theory and philosophy behind it, how it changes over time. This is a great book to begin your critical inquiry. No nonsense... Include full credits of original source. Be aware, this is a highly academic book, not for easy reading but worth every bit.
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David Carson Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2020
useful first-hand sources