Adventures in the Arts by Marsden Hartley

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Author Hartley, Marsden, 1877-1943
Title Adventures in the Arts
Informal Chapters on Painters, Vaudeville, and Poets
Note Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Adventures in the Arts" by Marsden Hartley is a collection of informal essays written in the early 20th century. The work offers a personal and conversational reflection on the arts, encompassing themes related to painters, vaudeville, and poets, while showcasing Hartley’s unique perspective as an artist and critic. The writing is characterized by a sense of spontaneity and directness, focusing more on the emotional responses to art rather than rigid analysis. The opening of the book presents a preface and an introduction, emphasizing the role of criticism as an intrinsic part of the creative process. Hartley discusses the relationship between artists and critics, asserting that artists should engage with criticism as part of their adventure in creating art. He expresses a deep appreciation for the creativity of indigenous peoples, specifically Native Americans, illustrating their rich artistic traditions through dance and ceremonial expression. This introduction sets the tone for a work that aims to examine art's essence and its impact on human experience, promising insights into both classical and modern art through Hartley’s eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Art
Subject Vaudeville
Subject Literature, Modern -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 20921
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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