Old Masters And New - Kenyon Cox - Bog

Old Masters And New: Essays In Art Criticism is a book written by Kenyon Cox, an American painter, and art critic. The book is a collection of essays that were originally published in various magazines and newspapers between 1892 and 1912. The essays cover a range of topics related to art, including the work of the Old Masters, such as Michelangelo and Raphael, as well as the emerging artists of the time.Cox's writing style is clear and concise, and he offers insightful commentary on the works of art he discusses. He also provides historical context for the pieces, which helps readers understand the significance of the works in their respective time periods.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the Old Masters, and includes essays on Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, Raphael's Stanza della Segnatura, and Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. The second part of the book covers more contemporary artists, including John Singer Sargent, James McNeill Whistler, and Augustus Saint-Gaudens.Overall, Old Masters And New: Essays In Art Criticism is a valuable resource for anyone interested in art history and criticism. Cox's essays provide a thoughtful and well-informed perspective on some of the most important works of art in history, and his writing is accessible and engaging for readers of all levels of expertise.Includes Sculptors Of The Early Italian Renaissance, Perugino, Michelangelo, The Pictures Of Venice, Vernoese, Durer, Rubens, Hals, Rembrandt, William Blage; Painting In The Nineteenth Century, Ford Madox Brown And Preraphaelitism, Millais; Burne-Jones, Meissonier; Baudry, Puvis De Chavannes, Whistler, Sargent, The Early Works Of Saint-Gaudens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.