Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 by Elbert Hubbard
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"Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical essays written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the lives of eminent painters, exploring their contributions to art and the personal experiences that shaped them. The book delves into the stories behind iconic figures like Michelangelo and Rembrandt, offering insights into their creative processes and the eras they lived in.
At the start of the book, the focus is on Michelangelo, detailing his early life, struggles, and eventual rise to prominence as one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. The narrative captures his passion for sculpture and painting, alongside anecdotes of his interactions with contemporaries, such as Leonardo da Vinci. Through vivid descriptions, the opening sets the stage for an exploration of Michelangelo's character, influences, and the formidable legacy he left behind in the world of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Millet, Jean François, 1814-1875 |
| Subject | Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792 |
| Subject | Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641 |
| Subject | Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669 |
| Subject | Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564 |
| Subject | Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640 |
| Subject | Meissonier, Jean Louis Ernest, 1815-1891 |
| Subject | Titian, approximately 1488-1576 |
| Subject | Fortuny, Mariano, 1838-1874 |
| Subject | Scheffer, Ary, 1795-1858 |
| Subject | Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873 |
| Subject | Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18118 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18118-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 656 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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