The Eternal Present: The Beginnings Of Art; A Contribution On Constancy And Change

The Eternal Present: The Beginnings Of Art; A Contribution On Constancy And Change

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Author: S. Giedion
Binding: Hardback
Published: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1962

Condition:
Book: Good, ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: chipped along edges of dust jacket and large tear near spine

This seminal work, The Eternal Present: The Beginnings Of Art; A Contribution On Constancy And Change, presents a profound examination of humanity's earliest artistic expressions. It chronicles the foundational impulses behind art's creation, illustrating how core aesthetic principles and symbolic meanings transcend historical epochs. The author argues for an enduring connection between ancient artistic endeavors and contemporary forms, revealing patterns of constancy amidst inevitable change. This scholarly volume offers a compelling perspective on the timeless nature of human creativity and its continuous evolution.

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Author: S. Giedion
Binding: Hardback
Published: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1962

Condition:
Book: Good, ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: chipped along edges of dust jacket and large tear near spine

This seminal work, The Eternal Present: The Beginnings Of Art; A Contribution On Constancy And Change, presents a profound examination of humanity's earliest artistic expressions. It chronicles the foundational impulses behind art's creation, illustrating how core aesthetic principles and symbolic meanings transcend historical epochs. The author argues for an enduring connection between ancient artistic endeavors and contemporary forms, revealing patterns of constancy amidst inevitable change. This scholarly volume offers a compelling perspective on the timeless nature of human creativity and its continuous evolution.