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Mural, or Monumental Decoration: Its Aims and Methods, Comprising Fresco, Encaustic, Water-glass, Mosaic, Oil Painting

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The simplicity, harmony, and balanced proportions of Grecian monumental art reflect the nation's aspirations for perfection and its belief in the transformative power of education to shape individuals into ideal citizens. This art embodies high culture through its moderation and completeness, showcasing the intellectual legacy of antiquity. The Greeks, exemplified by the Parthenon and their dedication to wisdom, established a standard of excellence that modern society often struggles to achieve. Their artistic achievements compel us to recognize that, despite our advancements, we frequently fall short of their ideals.

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Mural, or Monumental Decoration: Its Aims and Methods, Comprising Fresco, Encaustic, Water-glass, Mosaic, Oil Painting, William Cave Thomas

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Rok wydania
2021
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Tytuł
Mural, or Monumental Decoration: Its Aims and Methods, Comprising Fresco, Encaustic, Water-glass, Mosaic, Oil Painting
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2021
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
364
ISBN13
9781014023407
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Tagi
Opis
The simplicity, harmony, and balanced proportions of Grecian monumental art reflect the nation's aspirations for perfection and its belief in the transformative power of education to shape individuals into ideal citizens. This art embodies high culture through its moderation and completeness, showcasing the intellectual legacy of antiquity. The Greeks, exemplified by the Parthenon and their dedication to wisdom, established a standard of excellence that modern society often struggles to achieve. Their artistic achievements compel us to recognize that, despite our advancements, we frequently fall short of their ideals.