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Author North, John Harry, 1918-

Title Winckelmann's 'Philosophy of Art' : a prelude to German classicism / by John Harry North.

Publication Info. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2012.

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Description 1 online resource (vii unnumbered pages, 195 pages :) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
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Bibliography 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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Subject Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768.
Criticism and interpretation.
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768 -- Influence.
Art criticism -- Germany -- History -- 18th century.
Art criticism.
Germany.
History.
Chronological Term 18th century
Subject Art -- Philosophy.
Art -- Philosophy.
Chronological Term 1700 - 1799
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Other Form: 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)
1443845884 (electronic book)
9781443840040 (hardback)