| Illustrator |
Horton, W. T. (William Thomas), 1864-1919 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 |
| Title |
A book of images
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Unicorn Press,1898.
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| Series Title |
Unicorn quartos; no. 2.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A Book of Images" by W. T. Horton and W. B. Yeats is an illustrated work published during the late 19th century. This book belongs to the genre of art and illustration, showcasing the symbolic art style of the period. The likely topic of the book revolves around the exploration of mystical and symbolic themes through images, influenced by the spiritual and artistic movements of the time, particularly the Symbolist movement. The book features a collection of drawings by Horton, introduced by the renowned poet W. B. Yeats, who reflects on the nature of art and symbolism. The illustrations depict various scenes and themes, ranging from idealized landscapes to mystical figures, embodying the search for perfection and deeper emotional meanings. Each drawing aims to convey complex ideas and emotions, moving beyond mere representation to evoke the imagination and spiritual reflection in the viewer. Yeats's introduction further delves into the philosophical underpinnings of symbolism, distinguishing it from allegory and emphasizing art's role in connecting the divine essence with human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
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| Subject |
Horton, W. T. (William Thomas), 1864-1919
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68657 |
| Release Date |
Jul 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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