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Abstraction and Empathy - by Wilhelm Worringer (Paperback)
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- Worringer's classic study argues that in historical periods of anxiety and uncertainty, man seeks to abstract objects from their unpredictable state and transform them into absolute, transcendental forms.
- About the Author: Wilhelm Worringer (1881-1965) was an art historian who lectured and taught at the universities of Bern, Königsberg, and Halle.
- 168 Pages
- Art, Criticism & Theory
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About the Book
Worringer's classic study argues that in historical periods of anxiety and uncertainty, man seeks to abstract objects from their unpredictable state and transform them into absolute, transcendental forms. With an introduction by Hilton Kramer.Book Synopsis
Worringer's classic study argues that in historical periods of anxiety and uncertainty, man seeks to abstract objects from their unpredictable state and transform them into absolute, transcendental forms. With an introduction by Hilton Kramer.Review Quotes
Worringer's little book is an enduring classic.
About the Author
Wilhelm Worringer (1881-1965) was an art historian who lectured and taught at the universities of Bern, Königsberg, and Halle. Hilton Kramer is editor of The New Criterion.Dimensions (Overall): 8.02 Inches (H) x 5.03 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .34 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 168
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Criticism & Theory
Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher
Format: Paperback
Author: Wilhelm Worringer
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 1997
TCIN: 1007031636
UPC: 9781566631778
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-3754
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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