The Works of Anthony Raphael Mengs, First Painter to His Catholic Majesty Charles III, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Anton Raphael Mengs

 
9780332857398: The Works of Anthony Raphael Mengs, First Painter to His Catholic Majesty Charles III, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0332857395 ISBN 13: 9780332857398
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A window into Mengs’s art philosophy and the roots of classical beauty.

This edition presents selections that explore how painting, sculpture, and architecture relate to human form, proportion, and grace.

The text surveys the rise of Grecian ideals, the influence of Rome and the Renaissance, and the ways artists can balance variety with propriety in composition. It highlights practical guidance on achieving expression, harmony, and elegance across subjects, from idealized deities to mythic creatures.
  • Learn how to balance proportion, clarity, and light to create convincing figures
  • See Mengs’s view of beauty, grace, and the essential traits of different ages and sexes
  • Discover approaches to composition that favor distinct, unified groups and clear focal points
  • Explore how style develops from careful observation, study, and comparison
Ideal for readers of art history and methods, this volume offers a practical window into Mengs’s approach to painting, sculpture, and the rules of composition.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0332857395
ISBN 13 
9780332857398
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
640

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