Selected Writings on Western Art Theory (Ancient Greece to the 20th Century, Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Chi Ke, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Beauty exists in nature, and it manifests in extremely diverse and colorful forms. Once beauty is discovered, it belongs to art, or more precisely, 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: first, unifying the intention to be expressed; second, arranging the process of expression; and third, understanding 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 forms, requires theoretical guidance. This book collects relevant discussions from 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 historical order. 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 clearer vision and a higher level of comprehension.