The Critical Writings Of Adrian Stokes (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Adrian Stokes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, London, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This two volume set of critical writings presents Adrian Stokes’s authoritative contribution to art criticism across nearly three decades. The first volume chronicles his early studies of Renaissance masters, detailing Pisanello, the Quattrocento, and the Stones of Rimini, while also instructing readers through incisive reviews of modern art. The second volume uncovers his mature reflections from 1937 to 1958, arguing for the enduring dialogue between classical tradition and modern innovation. Together, the works illustrate Stokes’s distinctive voice as both critic and philosopher, presenting a body of analysis that shaped twentieth century understanding of visual culture.
Author: Adrian Stokes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, London, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This two volume set of critical writings presents Adrian Stokes’s authoritative contribution to art criticism across nearly three decades. The first volume chronicles his early studies of Renaissance masters, detailing Pisanello, the Quattrocento, and the Stones of Rimini, while also instructing readers through incisive reviews of modern art. The second volume uncovers his mature reflections from 1937 to 1958, arguing for the enduring dialogue between classical tradition and modern innovation. Together, the works illustrate Stokes’s distinctive voice as both critic and philosopher, presenting a body of analysis that shaped twentieth century understanding of visual culture.