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Art Of Goya As A Significant Reflection Of His Time, William Post May 1967

Art Of Goya As A Significant Reflection Of His Time, William Post

Senior Scholar Papers

This thesis examines the story of how Goya came to be the artist he was and of the times which made him what he was, and which he so well mirrored. Francisco Goya y Lucientes is a remarkable figure in the history of art. Rarely has an artist arisen from such a cultural vacuum; rarely has an artist done so much to establish a cultural reputation for his country; rarely has an artist reflected so accurately the spirit of his time; and rare is the artist who has such an important influence on all the significant art of the future.


Musilian Concept Of Modern Man, Cynthia J. Peters Jan 1963

Musilian Concept Of Modern Man, Cynthia J. Peters

Senior Scholar Papers

German-Austrian Robert Musil (1880-1942) is considered an artist with an extremely unorthodox conception of art to a basic human problem. In his time, there existed a dissociation of substance from social values. Musil actually started with this foundation in considering the taunting dilemma that the accelerating technology of the century is overstepping each day the ability of the human mind to adjust to it. Musil maintained that social organization, patterns of thought and cherished ideals correspond to a reality that no longer exists


Artists Active In Maine In The Twentieth Century, Colby College, William B. Miller Jan 1963

Artists Active In Maine In The Twentieth Century, Colby College, William B. Miller

Archives of Maine Art

"This list of artists active in Maine in the twentieth century is the first publication of the Archives of Maine Art. It includes amateurs who have exhibited, professionals who have visited the state for longer or shorter periods as well as permanent residents. This list is the result of many exchanges of letters with organizations and with individuals. Thanks are herewith extended to all who have supplied information. In addition newspaper articles and exhibition catalogues have been consulted as they have been available. Although this list includes 1,000 names there is no certainty that it is a complete list …


Cézanne, The Formal Approach, Annette B. Picher Jan 1957

Cézanne, The Formal Approach, Annette B. Picher

Senior Scholar Papers

The understanding and illustration of the most important formal principles in the work of Paul Cézanne was the object of my study, beginning with the approach to form of two other periods before Cézanne, in order to get a perspective view of his place in the time-stream of art. My study focuses on still life because of its expediency for handling in the studio and also because the still life painter is more directly involved with formal techniques of painting, including design and execution. He is more involved with how he paints than what he paints; he must interpret the …