Ideals and Idols
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- Author: Gombrich Ernst
- Publisher: Phaidon Oxford
- ISBN: 0714820091
- Availability: Available
- Condition: Very good
- Code: 85108
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Ideals and Idols
Gombrich Ernst
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E. H. Gombrich: Ideals and Idols
This collection, *Ideals and Idols: Essays on Values in History and Art*, presents a series of penetrating essays by a prominent art historian that explore the profound influence of values on historical narratives and artistic expression. The work reveals how social ideals shape our understanding of the past and how these same ideals are reflected, questioned or transformed through different art forms. The author advocates a nuanced understanding of the interplay of cultural beliefs and creativity, illustrating the enduring power of human values across different eras. Readers can expect a stimulating and scientifically based analysis that sheds light on the complex relationship between aesthetics, ethics and historical context.
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- Author: Gombrich Ernst
- Publisher: Phaidon Oxford
- Year of publication:1979
- Place of publication:Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo
- Pages:223
- Dimensions:18.5x25.5 cm
- Script:Latin script
- Condition:Very good
- Binding:Hardcover with dust jacket
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