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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 958 | Sprache: Deutsch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the sweeping changes in the arts that unfolded during the 18th century, a period known for the Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassicism movements. Exploring these movements in the context of painting, architecture, sculpture, and decorative arts, the author traces their origins to the Enlightenment and the rediscovery of classical antiquity. The book highlights how the Baroque style, with its elaborate ornamentation and emotional intensity, gave way to the lighter, more graceful Rococo style in the mid-18th century. It then examines the rise of Neoclassicism, which emerged as a reaction against the excesses of Rococo, emphasizing simplicity, restraint, and a return to classical forms. The author discusses the key figures associated with each movement, including Boucher, Fragonard, Tiepolo, Bernini, and David, while also exploring the influence of social, political, and cultural factors on the evolution of artistic styles. This insightful analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic artistic landscape of the 18th century and its lasting legacy on Western art. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.