Art And The Absolute

Author : William Desmond
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1986-06-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781438400921

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Art and the Absolute restores Hegel's aesthetics to a place of central importance in the Hegelian system. In so doing, it brings Hegel into direct relation with the central thrust of contemporary philosophy. The book draws on the astonishing scope and depths of Hegel's Lectures on Aesthetics, exploring the multifaceted issue of art and the absolute. Why does Hegel ascribe absoluteness to art? What can such absoluteness mean? How does it relate to religion and philosophy? How does Hegel's view of art illuminate the contemporary absence of the absolute? Art and the Absolute argues that these aesthetic questions are not mere theoretical conundrums for abstract analysis. It argues that Hegel's understanding of art can provide an indispensable hermeneutic relevant to current controversies. Art and the Absolute explores the intricacies of Hegel's aesthetic thought, communicating its contemporary relevance. It shows how for Hegel art illuminates the other areas of significant human experience such as history, religion, politics, literature. Against traditional, closed views, the result is a challenge to re-read Hegel's aesthetic philosophy.

Author : Catherine M. Soussloff
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : 0816628971

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The Absolute Artist by Catherine M. Soussloff Pdf

Analyzing the myth of the artist in western culture, this work considers the social construction of the artist from the 15th century to the present.

Author : Brendan Cole
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781443870979

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Jean Delville by Brendan Cole Pdf

This book is the first full-length study of the art and writings of Jean Delville. As a member of the younger generation that emerged during the end of the nineteenth century, he was a dynamic leader of a group of avant-garde artists who sought to establish a new school of Idealist Art in Belgium. He was one of the most talented painters of his generation, producing a vast body of works that, in both scale and technical accomplishment, is unsurpassed amongst his contemporaries. In his extensive writings in contemporary journals and books, he pursued a singular vision for the purpose of art to serve as a vehicle for social change, as well as to inspire individuals to be drawn to a higher, spiritual reality. Delvilles thinking is heavily indebted to the hermetic and esoteric philosophy that was widely popular at the time, and his paintings, poetry and writings reformulate the main tenets of this tradition in a contemporary context. In this regard, his aesthetic and artistic goals are similar, if not identical, to those found in the writings and art of Kandinsky and Mondrian during the early twentieth century.

Author : Palmer
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781800930476

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Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner by Palmer Pdf

Author : John Golding
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780691252940

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Paths to the Absolute by John Golding Pdf

A groundbreaking account of the meaning of abstract painting From Mondrian's bold geometric forms to Kandinsky's use of symbols to Pollock's "dripped paintings," the richly diverse movement of abstract painting challenges anyone trying to make sense of either individual works or the phenomenon as a whole. Applying his insights as an art historian and a painter, John Golding offers a unique approach to understanding the evolution of abstractionism by looking at the personal artistic development of seven of its greatest practitioners. He re-creates the journey undertaken by each painter in his move from representational art to the abstract—a journey that in most cases began with cubism but led variously to symbolism, futurism, surrealism, theosophy, anthropology, Jungian analysis, and beyond. For each artist, spiritual quest and artistic experimentation became inseparable. And despite their different techniques and philosophies, these artists shared one goal: to break a path to a new, ultimate pictorial truth. The book first explores the works and concerns of three pioneering European abstract painters—Mondrian, Malevich, Kandinsky—and then those of their American successors—Pollock, Newman, Rothko, and Still. Golding shows how each painter sought to see the world and communicate his vision in the purest or most expressive form possible. For example, Mondrian found his way into abstraction through a spiritual response to the landscape of his native Holland, Malevich through his apprehension of the human body, Kandinsky through a blend of religious mysticism and symbolism. Line and color became the focus for many of their creative endeavors. In the 1940s and 50s, the Americans raised the level of pictorial innovation, beginning most notably with Pollock and his Jung-inspired concept of action. Golding makes a powerful case that at its best and most profound, abstract painting is heavily imbued with meaning and content. Through a blend of biography, art analysis, and cultural history, Paths to the Absolute offers remarkable insights into how a sense of purpose is achieved in painting, and how abstractionism engaged with the intellectual currents of its time. Please note: All images in this ebook are presented in black and white and have been reduced in size.

Author : Andrew Kagan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015034276736

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Absolute Art by Andrew Kagan Pdf

Author : Rebecca de Mendonça
Publisher : SearchPress+ORM
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781781268346

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Pastels for the Absolute Beginner by Rebecca de Mendonça Pdf

Discover the limitless possibilities of pastels with this beginner’s guide to creating modern, lively, and colorful pastel artwork. Artist and teacher Rebecca de Mendoça offers beginners a complete course in using pastels. Step-by-step exercises and longer projects help you to build the essential skills you need to paint a range of subjects, including landscapes, still life, portraits, and animals. Vital drawing techniques are explained and demonstrated, along with easy-to-follow explanations of color theory, composition, and the pastels themselves. This volume includes techniques for using both hard and soft pastels, eight skill-building projects, and a wealth of finished artwork to provide ideas and inspiration.

Author : Barbara Maria Stafford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Art
ISBN : IND:30000055892883

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Symbol and Myth by Barbara Maria Stafford Pdf

Author : Mark Willenbrink,Mary Willenbrink
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440311444

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Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner by Mark Willenbrink,Mary Willenbrink Pdf

Open this book as an absolute beginner, and come away as a proud portrait artist. Mark and Mary Willenbrink's Absolute Beginner books have helped thousands of novices tap into their inner artists. In this book, Mark and Mary help the beginning artist take on portraits, showing that absolutely anyone can draw faces. Their encouraging, easy-to-follow instruction style makes learning fun—you'll be amazed by how quickly you achieve impressive results. Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner covers everything from warming up with sketches, and capturing facial expressions, to framing your finished work. Page by page, you'll build the skills and confidence you need to draw lifelike portraits of your friends and family. What's Inside: • A simple two-stage approach to drawing portraits: sketch a likeness, then build up values to bring it to life • Step-by-step instruction for drawing eyes, noses, mouths, hairstyles, hands, glasses and other tricky elements • 13 complete demonstrations featuring a range of ages and ethnicities • Tips for evoking more personality in your portraits by using props, costumes and accessories

Author : Dave Hickey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 190546472X

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Pirates and Farmers by Dave Hickey Pdf

Arguably one of Americas most unconventional art/cultural critics

Author : Ben Fasman,Tim Kinsella
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08
Category : Painters
ISBN : 1943888000

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The Inborn Absolute by Ben Fasman,Tim Kinsella Pdf

This monograph delves into the career of celebrated artist Robert Ryan. From his early roots as a musician and painter, he discovered tattooing and quickly became one of the preeminent artists in that realm. His work reveals a deep mastery of the American tattooing tradition while creating a mystical and fantastic world full of unique takes on Eastern religious iconography. The book covers two decades of stunning paintings & tattoos, interviews with art and music luminaries about his work and subject matter, detailing Ryan s personal journey and progression as an artist. "

Author : Paolo Euron
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004409231

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Aesthetics, Theory and Interpretation of the Literary Work by Paolo Euron Pdf

This book introduces the reader to the literary work and to an understanding of its cultural background and its specific features, presenting basic topics and ideas in their historical context and development in Western culture.

Author : Paul Gordon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781501308024

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Art as the Absolute by Paul Gordon Pdf

Art as the Absolute is a literary and philosophical investigation into the meaning of art and its claims to truth. Exploring in particular the writings of Kant and those who followed after, including Fichte, Schelling, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche, Paul Gordon contends that art solves the problem of how one can “know” the absolute in non-conceptual, non-discursive terms. The idea of art's inherent relation to the absolute, first explicitly rendered by Kant, is examined in major works from 1790 to 1823. The first and last chapters, on Plato and Nietzsche respectively, deal with precursors and “post-cursors” of this idea. Gordon shows and seeks to reddress the lack of attention to this idea after Hegel, as well as in contemporary reassessments of this period. Art as the Absolute will be of interest to students and scholars studying aesthetics from both a literary and philosophical perspective.

Author : Michael G. Manning
Publisher : Michael Manning
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-21
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781943481408

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Disciple of War by Michael G. Manning Pdf

War looms on the horizon but Selene’s training as a wizard must begin, even though her age makes success nearly unattainable. Will searches for a solution, but their only hope may be a dangerous bargain with the king. The fate of two nations lies on Will’s shoulders and the future is paved with violence. With few options, he needs the aid of uncertain allies and dubious friends. Traitors lurk among them, and soon he will be forced to choose who to trust—and who to sacrifice. For a terrible power has arrived in Darrow, and the price of victory will be paid in blood.

Author : Charles Evans
Publisher : SearchPress+ORM
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781781264157

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Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner by Charles Evans Pdf

A comprehensive, accessible course in landscape painting with acrylics from a seasoned artist and teacher. Author Charles Evans’s no-nonsense techniques and engaging writing style bring acrylic painting within the grasp of anyone keen to dive into this versatile and popular medium. The book begins with excellent advice for the beginner, including easy drawing for painting, composition, easy perspective, light and shade, color, and how to use acrylics with different painting styles. There are six full step-by-step painting projects ranging from simple skies to snowy landscapes with horses, each of which is supported by additional exercises and techniques. The step-by-step projects allow aspiring artists to put into practice their new-found skills, and produce six stunning paintings of their own, in a range of styles. A pull-out outline drawing is provided for every project, and Charles shows how to transfer these onto the painting surface. Charles’s irreverent style makes learning to paint with acrylics easy and fun.