9781330123034 - Discourse Delivered to the Students of the Royal Academy on the Distribution of the Prizes, December 10, 1881 (Classic Reprint) di Leighton, Frederick (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the contentious debate around the relationship between art and morality, religion, and ethics from the perspective of the renowned artist Frederic Leighton. The author surveys the arguments of those who posit art should always strive to promote moral lessons and religious truths, contrasting them with the perspective that artistic production should be free from ethical concerns. The author delves into historical examples, such as the influence of Christianity on the development of Western art, and questions whether religious fervor necessarily produces superior artistic achievements. The author also explores the impact of the artist's moral character on their work, arguing that while art is independent of morality, it is nevertheless influenced by it. The book concludes by emphasizing the profound importance of the ethical tone of the artist and its reflection in their creations, stressing that the values and aspirations of the artist shape the works they produce. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.