Beauty and art, 1750-2000
Prettejohn, Elizabeth2005
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What do we mean when we call a work of art beautiful? How do perceptions of beauty change with the passage of time? This title explores the vital relationship between our changing notions of beauty and specific works of art. It charts the story of western art, from 18th century Germany to the late 20th century.
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Beauty and art, 1750-2000 / Elizabeth Prettejohn.
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Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Collation:
224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-213) and index.
ISBN:
9780192801609 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
505540