Isbn: 9781332936380 - rhymes on art, or the remonstrance of a painter: in two parts; with notes, and a preface, including strictures on the state of the arts, criticism, patronage, and public taste (classic reprint) (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 an 1803 discourse on the state of the arts in the wake of the French Revolution. It is a plea for greater state funding and the establishment of the arts as a valuable component of national identity. The author, a painter and professor at the Royal Academy, was well-credentialed to make such an appeal, and his thoughtful, impassioned argument anticipates many of the concerns of modern arts advocacy. He argues that when nations are at war or in financial hardship, the arts both suffer and are needed more than ever to remind people of their shared humanity. Historical examples demonstrate the close connection between great art and great ages. The author argues that the arts can serve the functions of religion by offering spiritual inspiration and solace, and as a vehicle for moral instruction. This plea for the importance of the arts as a national asset is notable for its eloquence and remains relevant today. 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.…