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Zerffi, G. G. (Gustavus George), 1820-1892 |
| LoC No. |
09018303
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| Title |
A Manual of the Historical Development of Art
Pre-Historic—Ancient—Classic—Early Christian; with Special Reference to Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, and Ornamentation
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by David Garcia, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)
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| Summary |
"A Manual of the Historical Development of Art" by G. G. Zerffi is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a concise guide to art history, examining the evolution of artistic expression across various cultures and epochs, with particular emphasis on architecture, sculpture, and painting. Zerffi aims to fill the educational gap regarding art history, advocating for its crucial role in understanding the broader context of human civilization. The beginning of the manual introduces Zerffi's rationale for writing the book, highlighting his eight years of experience as a lecturer on art history. In the preface, he outlines the neglect of art history in educational institutions and emphasizes the significance of understanding art as a reflection of the social, political, and spiritual conditions of different cultures. Zerffi presents art as a mirror of humanity, asserting that to improve national artistic standards, public interest in and appreciation for art must be fostered. He provides the framework of topics that will be explored in subsequent chapters, setting the stage for a detailed examination of various artistic traditions and their historical progression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
N: Fine Arts
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| Subject |
Art -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44509 |
| Release Date |
Dec 25, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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