Laocoon: An Essay on the Limits of Painting and Poetry by Gotthold Ephraim Lessi

Description: Laocoon by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Edward Allen McCormick Originally published in 1766, the Laocooen has been called the first extended attempt in modern times to define the distinctive spheres of art and poetry. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1766, the "Laocoon" has been called the first modern attempt to define the distinctive spheres of art and poetry, and its author, Lessing, the first modern esthetician. Lessing invented the modern concept of the artistic medium and modernist assumptions of the uniqueness of the individual arts. A new Foreword by Michael Fried emphasizes Lessings current importance regarding trends in art history and literary theory. (Philosophy) Author Biography Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) was a German writer, philosopher, dramatist, and art critic. Table of Contents Foreword to The Johns Hopkins EditionTranslators IntroductionNote on the TextPrefaceChapters 1-29Appendix NotesBiographical Notes Long Description Originally published in 1766, the Laocoon has been called the first extended attempt in modern times to define the distinctive spheres of art and poetry. Details ISBN0801831393 Author Edward Allen McCormick Short Title LAOCOON Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Series Johns Hopkins Paperbacks Language English Translator Edward Allen McCormick ISBN-10 0801831393 ISBN-13 9780801831393 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 700.1 Year 1984 Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Subtitle An Essay on the Limits of Painting and Poetry Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States Translated from German Audience Age 17 Birth 1729 Death 1781 Illustrations No DOI 10.1604/9780801831393 NZ Release Date 1984-03-28 US Release Date 1984-03-28 UK Release Date 1984-03-28 Pages 296 Publication Date 1984-03-28 Audience General AU Release Date 1984-02-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161799425;

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