9780259592983 - Ardinghello, und die Glückseligen Inseln (Classic Reprint) de Heinse, Wilhelm (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a semi-autobiographical tale of a young Venetian artist and his experiences as he travels Northern Italy with a mysterious and older mentor. Set in the 18th century and amidst Italy's political turmoil, the artist's life and artistic evolution is narrated from the viewpoint of the younger man. Detailed descriptions of life, love, patronage, and landscapes of the day are given, providing the reader with a sense of time and place. The author's descriptions of the intricacies of painting - including color theory, light and shadow, and subject matter - will have special appeal to art enthusiasts. The narrative is lively and philosophical, providing reflection on the meaning of life and the nature of humanity itself, showing how the artist sees these concepts expressed in the human form. Ultimately, this story speaks to the romance of travel, the quest for knowledge, and the power of art to captivate the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.