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English summary: Neo-classicism is often misunderstood as a cold, pedantic, even bombastic artistic movement. The present volume seeks to rehabilitate Neo-classicism, explaining its esthetic,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140209786
Release Date:February 1978
Publisher:Penguin Books
Length:221 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:5.0" x 1.0" x 7.0"
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a civilized pleasure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
One of the clearest and verviest volumes of art history I've ever read. Eye-opening in the best sense: If you think of neoclassicism as a chilly, authoritarian, kaput style and subject, you're in for some surprises. You may even start to find neoclassicism entrancing and exciting. And what a writer. Hugh Honour has an easy, unstressed verbal grace, and an educated and incisive mind.
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