Human art

Author: Hendrik van Loon
Publisher: Goodread Publishing
Publication Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Introduction This is a book written for two country children who watch trains. It is neither a textbook of art nor a specialized treatise on art, but rather introduces profound concepts to those who hesitate at the gate of art through fresh, easy-to-understand, and personal descriptions. The entire book covers almost all fields of art, including architecture, sculpture, painting, music, theater, as well as literature, dance, clothing, and applied arts. With his profound historical knowledge, Van Loon effortlessly handles such rich and extensive content. Unlike other similar books, Van Loon insists on discussing art within the context of human politics, economy, and society, reflecting his consistent philosophy of observing and narrating human civilization from the perspective of all humanity. Readers thus gain a comprehensive and clear understanding of the development of human art while also gaining insights into the human society that supports the development of art. Moreover, based on the classic original text, this book selects and pairs the works of hundreds of masters, enriching the visual experience and enhancing readers' direct and intuitive perception of art. Additionally, it supplements the development of modern and contemporary painting, architecture, and music, which were not mentioned in the original text.