Modern Painting, Its Tendency and Meaning by Willard Huntington Wright

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Author Wright, Willard Huntington, 1888-1939
Title Modern Painting, Its Tendency and Meaning
Note Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Ancient and modern art -- Precursors of the new era -- Édouard Manet -- The early Impressionists -- Auguste Renoir -- Paul Cézanne -- The Neo-Impressionists -- Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School -- Degas and his circle -- Henri-Matisse -- Picasso and Cubism -- Futurism -- Synchromism -- The lesser moderns -- Conclusion.
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Summary "Modern Painting, Its Tendency and Meaning" by Willard Huntington Wright is an art criticism text written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the evolution of painting, encouraging a deeper understanding of the principles that define the value and significance of art. The book explores the psychological and aesthetic shifts from ancient to modern styles and critiques the misconceptions surrounding modern art movements. The opening of the work sets the stage for a discussion on the misunderstandings that have plagued modern painting, addressing the need for a critical framework to evaluate its merits. Wright articulates that true appreciation of art requires recognizing the inherent qualities of a painting through intellectual reasoning rather than superficial judgments based on personal taste or narrative content. He argues that a profound emotional response is the essence of great art and strives to analyze the motivations and influences of modern painters, positioning modern art as a continuation of traditional practices elevated through innovative methods and perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ND: Fine Arts: Painting
Subject Painters
Subject Impressionism (Art)
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EBook-No. 39886
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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