The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from The Arts, Vol. 1: August-September, 1921 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a passionate and insightful exploration of the restoration of art. The author argues that the practice of restoring paintings and sculptures, while often well-intentioned, is ultimately destructive to the integrity of the work. In the context of a time when art was increasingly valued and collected, the author sees restoration as a form of artistic sacrilege, a desecration of the artist's intent and the unique qualities that imbue a work of art with its true value. The author examines the process of artistic creation, viewing the artist as a vessel for divine inspiration, and the finished work as a fragile and irreplaceable entity. The author argues that restoration, by attempting to "correct" or improve upon the artist's original vision, undermines the very essence of the artwork and its power to move the viewer. The author argues that restoration has already taken a heavy toll on the artistic heritage of the world, and that future generations may never fully appreciate the true beauty of many masterpieces because of the widespread practice of restoration. The author's impassioned critique of restoration offers a unique perspective on the relationship between artist, art object, and viewer, and raises profound questions about the preservation of cultural heritage. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282112295_0
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Etat : Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. N° de réf. du vendeur #254C-0101
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