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Memorial Art

Memorial Art

Elliott, Huger

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 1162582375
ISBN13: 9781162582375
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.48 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Memorial Art is a book written by Huger Elliott that explores the art of memorialization. The book takes a comprehensive look at the various forms of memorial art, including monuments, gravestones, and memorials, and examines their historical and cultural significance. The author delves into the different materials, techniques, and styles used in creating these works of art, and provides insight into the symbolism and iconography often used in memorial art. The book also features a collection of photographs and illustrations showcasing some of the most notable examples of memorial art from around the world. Overall, Memorial Art is a fascinating exploration of the ways in which people have honored and remembered their loved ones throughout history, and the enduring power of art in the process of grieving and remembrance.1923. This book was originally published in monthly installments in Granite Marble and Bronze. The writer found himself troubled by the fact that the articles were written with the desire to impress upon the reader the necessity of serious study of basic principles in often flamboyant style. Contents: moldings; the column; a further discussion of architectural forms; ornament; letters and lettering; headstones; the cross, obelisk and other forms; a disagreeable chapter; sarcophagus; tomb; some suggestions concerning public memorials; a consideration of sculpture; concerning the use of color; cemetery. Handsomely illustrated with over 37 plates and illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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