Handbuch der Kunstgeschichte by A. Springer
"Handbuch der Kunstgeschichte" by A. H. Springer is a scholarly work on art history written in the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a comprehensive guide for artists, students, and travelers, encapsulating the development of visual arts, including architecture, sculpture, and painting, across various cultures and epochs. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of artistic movements and their relation to historical and cultural contexts. The opening of the book establishes its
purpose and structure, emphasizing the author's intent to create a concise yet educational resource for those interested in art history. Springer discusses the challenges of compiling a comprehensive overview of the subject, acknowledging the vastness of art's evolution and the interplay between various cultures. He introduces the concept of art history as a discipline that intertwines with aesthetics and general cultural studies, aiming to provide readers with a clearer understanding of the artistic expressions of different civilizations. Through this introduction, the reader is invited to embark on a journey exploring the origins and developments of the arts in a systematic and engaging manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Springer, A. (Anton), 1825-1891 |
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| Title | Handbuch der Kunstgeschichte |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker, Karl Eichwalder, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Art -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47205 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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