Western Art Theory Anthology: From Ancient Greece to the 20th Century

Author: Chi Ke
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Beauty exists in nature, and it is presented in an incredibly diverse and colorful form. Once beauty is discovered, it belongs to art, or more accurately, it belongs to the artist who discovers it. To immerse oneself in life with a heart full of hope is the supreme purpose of art. There are three great principles in art: one is to unify the intention to be expressed, two is to arrange the process of expression, and three is to recognize the effect of expression. Life is the driving force of art. Art is the impetus that drives humanity toward clarity and perfection. Fine art, like other art disciplines, requires theoretical guidance. This book collects relevant discussions by over one hundred and forty artists and art critics from the 5th century BC in ancient Greece to the 1970s, systematically introducing Western fine art theory in a historical context. Interpreting these texts allows us to delve deeper into the inner world of artists from a fresh perspective and to understand the history of Western fine art development with greater clarity and a higher level of insight.