{"product_id":"9788493837570","title":"The face and the portrait","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Face and the Portrait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief yet intense essay, philosopher and sociologist Georg Simmel analyzes the essence of the artistic portrait and its relationship to the representation of the human face. Starting from the premise that art has the mission of making the world visible through images, Simmel unravels how the portrait goes beyond a mere faithful copy of physical appearance to capture the individuality and inner expression of the subject. A fundamental work for understanding the intersection between the philosophy of aesthetics and art theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essay begins with the classic definition of the task of art as making the world visible through images, that is, representing it according to the norms of artistic form. From there, Simmel focuses on the human face as the privileged object of this representation, exploring the specific challenges posed by portraiture. The author examines how the artist must transcend the simple reproduction of physical features to succeed in capturing the personality, character, and inner life of the model, turning the portrait into a vehicle for aesthetic and psychological expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe essence of the artistic portrait and its representative function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human face as an aesthetic and philosophical object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between physical appearance, expression, and personality in art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe theory of artistic form and its application to figurative representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe philosophy of aesthetics applied to art history.\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 students and professionals of art history, art theory, and the philosophy of aesthetics. It will also be of great interest to visual artists, portraitists, and any reader with intellectual curiosity about understanding the philosophical foundations of visual representation and human expression through art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound and accessible reflection on the nature of the portrait as an artistic genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical keys to understanding how art captures human individuality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA classic and rigorous perspective on the relationship between artistic form and expressive content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA concise analysis that invites a rethinking of how we view works of figurative art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief yet substantial text, ideal for focused reading of high intellectual value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Simmel, Georg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Arts, Art Theory, Art History \/ Art and Design Styles, Literary Essays, Philosophy: Aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDate of publication: April 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 78 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a carefully prepared edition of a classic text of aesthetic thought, which in a few pages condenses an essential reflection on the art of the portrait. Simmel's clarity of exposition and his ability to address complex issues with precise language make this work a valuable read for both specialists and art enthusiasts seeking to delve into the theoretical foundations of visual representation. Its brevity makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the author's thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407396299099,"sku":"9788493837570","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849383757.jpg?v=1781854461","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493837570","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}