The Epochs of Painting Characterized (Classic Reprint): A Sketch of the History of Painting, Ancient and Modern, Showing Its Gradual and Various ... Ages to the Present Time (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Wornum, Ralph Nicholson

 
9781334039508: The Epochs of Painting Characterized (Classic Reprint): A Sketch of the History of Painting, Ancient and Modern, Showing Its Gradual and Various ... Ages to the Present Time (Classic Reprint)

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This book chronicles the history of painting, from the early cave art of Egypt to the flourishing of the Renaissance. The author traces the development of painting as it progressed from a symbolic, hieroglyphic artform to an expressive and representational one. The book discusses the major innovative periods from ancient Greek painting to the rebirth of painting in Italy and the work of masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. It also delves into the influence of religion and government on the development of art. The book offers insights into the changing styles and techniques of painting over time, as well as the role of patronage and the complex relationship between artist and society.

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