Vision and Design by Roger Fry
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Author | Fry, Roger, 1866-1934 |
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LoC No. | 21017638 |
Title | Vision and Design |
Note | Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
Contents | Art and life -- An essay in æsthetics -- The ottoman and the whatnot -- The artist's vision -- Art and socialism -- Art and science -- The art of the Bushmen -- Negro sculpture -- Ancient American art -- The Munich exhibition of Mohammedan art -- Giotto -- The art of Florence -- The Jacquemart-André collection -- Dürer and his contemporaries -- El Greco -- Three pictures in tempera by William Blake -- Claude -- Aubrey Beardsley's drawings -- The French post-impressionists -- Drawings at the Burlington fine arts club -- Paul Cézanne -- Renoir -- A possible domestic architecture -- Jean Marchand -- Retrospect. |
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Summary | "Vision and Design" by Roger Fry is a collection of essays on art written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on Fry's extensive writings over two decades, discussing various themes such as the relationship between art and life, aesthetic philosophy, and the evolution of artistic movements. The essays delve into topics ranging from the significance of art in society to specific examinations of artists and styles, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of art's role in human experience. The opening of "Vision and Design" introduces Fry’s exploration of how ancient works of art are perceived not just for their aesthetic value but as reflections of historical human imagination and life. He presents a character sketch of an old gentleman with a misguided obsession for antiquities, illustrating how people often view art through the lens of their own dreams and fantasies of past eras. Fry argues that there exists a complicated and often misleading relationship between art and life, asserting that understanding this relationship requires a critical examination of history and the societal context that influences artistic expression. Thus, he sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into the true essence of art and its implications in the modern world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
Subject | Art |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 54154 |
Release Date | Feb 12, 2017 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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