Modern Art And Living Artists (1839)

By John Strang

Book Overview

Modern Art and Living Artists is a book written by John Strang in 1839. The book is a comprehensive guide to modern art and artists of the time, providing an overview of the major movements and styles of the era. The book covers a wide range of topics, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts.The first part of the book is dedicated to the history of modern art, tracing its roots back to the Renaissance and exploring the major artistic movements of the 18th and 19th centuries. The second part of the book focuses on the contemporary artists of the time, providing biographical information on a number of prominent artists and discussing their work in detail.Throughout the book, Strang provides his own insights and opinions on the art and artists he discusses, offering a unique perspective on the subject matter. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white engravings of famous works of art, providing readers with a visual reference to accompany the text.Overall, Modern Art and Living Artists is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of modern art and the artists who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165589109
• ISBN13: 9781165589104
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"