Description: This book champions the significance of decorative art, arguing for its elevation from a secondary position to stand alongside more traditional forms like painting and sculpture. The author, a passionate advocate for beauty in everyday life, challenges the prevailing view of decorative art as merely "applied" or subservient to other artistic disciplines. Delving into the historical context of art, the author traces the evolution of artistic expression from ancient civilizations to the present day. Exploring the impact of social and economic structures on artistic creation, the book critiques the commodification of art in the modern era, arguing that true artistic expression thrives in a society that values communal good over individual profit. The author's insightful exploration extends beyond historical analysis, offering a nuanced discussion on the fundamental principles of design, the interplay between form and function, and the enduring power of symbolism and allegory in art. This book's call for a renewed appreciation of decorative art serves as a potent reminder of the transformative power of beauty in shaping our lives and enriching our shared human experience. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Claims of Decorative Art (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 202 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.4 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Art
Item Weight: 9.8 Oz
Author: Walter Crane
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
