{"product_id":"9788417930356","title":"Essay on painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEssay on Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together the sharp reflections of two giants of European thought, Denis Diderot and Johann Wolfgang Goethe, on the art of painting. Through an intellectual dialogue that transcends time, the reader will discover Diderot's pioneering intuitions on expression, composition, and color, alongside Goethe's insightful gaze, which complements and debates them. An essential work for understanding the aesthetic foundations of modern painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents two fundamental texts that address the essence of pictorial creation. Firstly, the keen observations of Denis Diderot, who analyzes in depth the expressive and compositional problems faced by every painter. The French philosopher examines key issues such as drawing, color, chiaroscuro, and painting's capacity to convey emotions and narrate stories. Subsequently, Johann Wolfgang Goethe takes up these ideas and enriches them with his own perspective, offering a lucid critique and expansion of the concepts put forward by Diderot. Together, these essays form an indispensable study on the principles that govern visual representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExpressiveness and composition in painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing as the structural foundation of a work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColor theory and its artistic application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChiaroscuro as a tool for volume and drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between creative intuition and pictorial technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at art students and professionals, historians, critics, and all readers interested in aesthetic theory and the philosophy of art. It will also be of great value to visual artists seeking to understand the classical foundations of painting from a critical and dialogical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to the aesthetic reflections of two of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment and Romanticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the technical and expressive problems that define pictorial practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intellectual dialogue that enriches the reader's perspective on artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to analyze and evaluate works of art with greater discernment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Diderot, Denis; Goethe, Johann Wolfgang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: ART HISTORY \/ ART STYLES AND DESIGN, LITERARY ESSAYS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 220 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition from Casimiro Libros recovers a first-rate intellectual dialogue, offering the reader the opportunity to confront the ideas of Diderot and Goethe on painting in a single volume. The expository clarity of both authors and the relevance of their approaches make this work an indispensable reference for those who wish to delve into the foundations of Western art. A brief yet dense text, ideal both for academic consultation and for the enjoyment of the educated reader.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407387484507,"sku":"9788417930356","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841793035.jpg?v=1781854179","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417930356","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}