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1 online resource (vii unnumbered pages, 195 pages :) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
It is the aim of this work to examine the pivotal role of Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768) as a judge of classical sculpture and as a major contributor to German art criticism. John Harry North seeks to identify the key features of his treatment of classical beauty, particularly in his famous descriptions of large-scale classical sculpture. Five case studies are offered to demonstrate the academic classicism that formed the core of his philosophy of art. North aims to establish Winckelm ... |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768 -- Influence.
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Art criticism -- Germany -- History -- 18th century.
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Art criticism. |
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Germany. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
18th century |
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Art -- Philosophy.
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Art -- Philosophy. |
Chronological Term |
1700 - 1799 |
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Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History.
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Print version: North, John Harry. Winckelmann's "Philosophy of Art" : A Prelude to German Classicism. Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ©2012 9781443840040 |
ISBN |
9781443845885 (electronic book) |
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1443845884 (electronic book) |
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9781443840040 (hardback) |
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