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The Problem of Form in Painting and Sculpture Paperback – Nov. 15 2016

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The Problem of Form in Painting and Sculpture by Adolf Hildebrand offers a profound exploration of the relationship between form, space, and artistic expression. First published in 1893, this seminal work dives deep into the principles of how form is perceived and represented in art, challenging the traditional views of painting and sculpture as purely imitative arts. Hildebrand argues for the importance of an architectonic method, where the artist must elevate natural forms to a higher plane through a deep understanding of space and movement.

Hildebrand’s insights into the concept of "perceptual form" versus "actual form" provide a critical framework for understanding how artists can manipulate visual elements to create a sense of depth and volume, even within the two-dimensional constraints of a canvas. The book further explores the idea of visual projections and kinesthetic ideas, emphasizing the artist’s role in transforming the viewer’s experience of space and form.

Written with intellectual rigor, this book is an essential read for students, artists, and scholars of art history. It not only offers a rich theoretical foundation but also practical guidance on the artistic process, making it a timeless resource in the field of art theory.

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  1. Print length
    146 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publication date
    Nov. 15 2016
  4. Dimensions
    15.24 x 0.84 x 22.86 cm
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MSLU791
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Leopold Classic Library
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Nov. 15 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ German
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 146 pages
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 277 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 0.84 x 22.86 cm
  • 鶹 Rank: #109,772 in Arts & Photography (Books)
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  • Maud Bryt
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is art
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2013
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    The essence of art, explained. If you're serious, read this.
    Art takes place in between two planes, like life, but not.
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  • JOHN H POINTON
    1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this book!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2017
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    The publishers notes state there may be 'numerous' typos. This is an understatement. There are so many it at times makes it unreadable. Their scan software, they say, is 99 percent accurate I don't think so. I will not be buying anything printed by Lightening Source UK Ltd ever and plan to return this book asking for a refund.
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  • Manesqueez
    4.0 out of 5 stars This may only be an issue for those like me who have read and have copies of the ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
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    The book is an exceptional resource, with very clear thinking about painting that precedes many modern movements. The only issue with this printing is that the usual printing of pages is reversed: normally p. 1 is the "recto" page on the right side, as are all odd numbered pages, and even ones are the left "verso" side. This may only be an issue for those like me who have read and have copies of the original book.
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