Wackenroders "Herzensergießungen eines kunstliebenden Klosterbruders" in ihrem…
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Dessauer, Ernst
German
"Herzensergießungen eines kunstliebenden Klosterbruders" by Wackenroder is a literary-historical investigation written in the late 18th century. This work reflects on the influence of Italian Renaissance art, especially focusing on the ideas and individualities of notable artists like Raffael and Francesco Francia. It embraces a romantic view of ar...
writings and Giorgio Vasari's biographies of Italian artists. He portrays himself as a monk deeply moved by the beauty of art, drawing on historical figures and their lives to illustrate his affection for their creative spirits. The text discusses Wackenroder’s admiration for Raffael and touches upon the impact of various artists on each other, particularly in the context of inspirational exchanges and artistic rivalries, hinting at deeper philosophical insights into the nature of creativity and genius in the art world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Oliver Scott
3 months agoAs part of my coursework, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. This book will stay with me for a long time.
John Thompson
1 month agoAs an avid reader, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. Absolutely essential reading.
Mark Taylor
5 months agoFrom a technical perspective, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I learned so much from this.
Charles Young
2 months agoI picked this up late one night and the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. One of the best books I've read this year.
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Betty Harris
3 days agoI went into this with no expectations and it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Time very well spent.