Following the Classics: Appreciation of Classical Art

Author: Zhen Wei
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book is written for young friends who love art. It includes some knowledge, introducing basic concepts of art, representative masters and works in art history, and the principles of art appreciation, etc.; some opinions, explaining why art history is the way it is rather than something else, what makes a work good or what it depicts, etc.; of course, there are also as many interesting elements as possible. The book starts from the origin of primitive art, showcasing the different faces of art in various civilizations, with a focus on the development of European art originating from ancient Greece and Rome, influenced by Christianity, and provides a special discussion on the concept of "classicism" in European art history.