Great Works of Art and What Makes Them Great 1925
by Ruckstull, F. W.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-07-01
Publisher(s): Kessinger Pub
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Summary
1925. This is a book of combat, in which little quarter will be given to certain tendencies in the art world and the pessimistic cynicism and childish hypocrisy by which they are pushed forward. Ruckstull makes his point with 175 illustrations from the art world. Contents: what is art? what is beauty; style and manner in art; abstraction vs. representation; conception in art; composition in art; expressions in art; drawing in art; color in art; technique; analysis of works of art; deformation of form; gospel of ugliness; independence in art; examples of noble works of art by Americans; conclusion.
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