The Philosophy of Modern Art: by Herbert, Read

By:

Read, Herbert, 1893-1968

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York, Fawcett World Library 1967Edition: 1st American ed.]Description: 288 p. : illus. 25 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

709.04 REA 7028

LOC classification:

N6490 .R43 1953

Summary: The Philosophy of Modern Art by Herbert Read explores the intellectual and philosophical foundations of modern art. It discusses how modern artists moved away from traditional representation toward abstraction and personal expression. The book analyzes key movements such as Surrealism, Expressionism, and Cubism in relation to broader philosophical ideas. It emphasizes the role of creativity, imagination, and individual perception in artistic production. Overall, it presents modern art as a reflection of changing human consciousness and cultural values.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Book	Marium Abdulla Library Non-Ref	Fine Arts	709.04 REA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	7028

The Philosophy of Modern Art by Herbert Read explores the intellectual and philosophical foundations of modern art. It discusses how modern artists moved away from traditional representation toward abstraction and personal expression. The book analyzes key movements such as Surrealism, Expressionism, and Cubism in relation to broader philosophical ideas. It emphasizes the role of creativity, imagination, and individual perception in artistic production. Overall, it presents modern art as a reflection of changing human consciousness and cultural values.

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