Masterpieces: Chapters On The History Of An Idea
Cahn, Walter
ISBN 10: 0691039453 ISBN 13: 9780691039459
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Publisher: Princeton
Publication Date: 1979
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Masterpieces: Chapters on the History of An Idea (Princeton Essays on the Arts)
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ISBN 13: 9780691039459
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Hardcover. Purple cloth boards with gilt spine lettering; blue and purple illustrated dj, mylar cover; xix, 168 pages, 18 unnumbered leaves of plates. "Tracing the history and critical function of the most hallowed word in the vocabulary of praise, Walter Cahn studies - through numerous illustrations - the changes in the meaning of the term 'masterpiece' from the earliest use of the expression 'chef d'oeuvre' in the Middle Ages to the effects of Romanticism and other influences in the nineteenth century. In the process, he illuminates the change in status of the visual arts from that of mechanical arts, which originated in antiquity and projected into the medieval period, to that of fine arts, which took shape in the Renaissance and was carried forward into later centuries." -- Cover page 4. Contents include: The artisanal masterpiece -- Man, the divine masterpiece -- Toward the enduring monument : Nantes, Brou, Margaret of Austria -- Masterpieces of the French Renaissance -- Chef D'Oeuvre and masterpiece -- The classic masterpiece -- The absolute masterpiece. VG-/VG- (Ex-library with stamps and labels on spine, inside front and rear covers, ffep. Light shelfwear to boards, block, dj. Pages are otherwise clean.). Seller Inventory # 185477
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Masterpieces: Chapters on the History of An Idea (Princeton Essays on the Arts)
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Princeton University Press; Princeton, 1979. Hardcover. A Very Good, purple cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, bumped top front board corner, some sunning to spine and along board edges, bit of rubbing along board edges, trace age toning to pages, previous owner handwritten ink name on prelim, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, spine fade, offsetting top front panel, creases top front panel corner, small tear and crease top rear panel edge, Dust wrapper. A nice and clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 168pp., bibliographical note, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. Please Note: Depending on site, actual book for sale may differ physically from picture listed. Additional scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Seller Inventory # SKU1044573
Masterpieces: Chapters on the History of An Idea (Princeton Essays on the Arts)
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ISBN 10: 0691039453
ISBN 13: 9780691039459
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Volume, measuring approximately 6.75" x 9.75", is bound in purple and brick red cloth, with stamped gilt lettering to spine. Book is in fine condition. 53 illustrations on plates at rear of volume. Dust jacket exhibits wear, with rubbing to panels and mild creasing at top of front panel. Jacket is preserved in mylar cover. 168 pages plus 53 illustrations on plates. ""Tracing the history and critical function of the most hallowed word in the vocabulary of praise, Walter Cahn studies - through numerous illustrations - the changes in the meaning of the term 'masterpiece' from the earliest use of the expression 'chef d'oeuvre' in the Middle Ages to the effects of Romanticism and other influences in the nineteenth century. In the process, he illuminates the change in status of the visual arts from that of mechanical arts, which originated in antiquity and projected into the medieval period, to that of fine arts, which took shape in the Renaissance and was carried forward into later centuries.". Seller Inventory # ABE-1683871766056
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