Originally titled Frontiegrave;res de la Poeacute;sie (1935); this book by Jacques Maritain; whose philosophical writings read as interestingly as a novel; will be welcomed by all who are seeking a better understanding of the art of our time. The book delves into Maritainrsquo;s thoughts on the nature and subjectivity of art and poetry. As a philosopher; Maritain attempts to define the two concepts; describing art and poetry as virtues; and as being primarily concerned with beauty. Rather than focus on aesthetic theory; Maritain examines the concepts at a more tangible level; including a discussion of how they are made. The principles established with such precision and brilliance in his earlier work; Art and Scholasticism; which has had such a deep influence on contemporary artists; are successfully put to the test in illuminating the creative works of such diverse artists as Georges Rouault; Marc Chagall; Gino Sevirini; and Arthur Lourie.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For those who remember and those wishing they couldBy L. K WangerinHaving grown up very close to the Charlotte to Rochester track. I remember the smoke rising above the houses across the street from my bedroom window. With friends. we walked the tracks to the Lake (Ontario) and up the other side of the Genesee past the coal loader. which was active with a steam engine and the coal shaker that could be heard for miles. The book is full of interesting pictures and information. especially for those who might remember some of it. A friend and I went into Rochester and rode one of the last "subway" trolleys just days before ending passenger operations. For anyone interested in a piece of area history this is a concise. interesting and inexpensive way to do it. "Rails in Rochester" is just one of an excellent series of historical books provided by the publishers covering towns and industries over a wide area of the country. with many here in New England.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy Gregory MillerI especially like the photos taken near my current employer. The Gleason Works. Some of the old tracks are still in the floor of the old foundry area.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. OUTSTANDING PHOTOS AND NARRATIVEBy CustomerAn interesting historical account of the importance of railroads in the development of Rochester and Monroe County. New York from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century. Outstanding photos garnered from extensive collections from the authorrsquo;s private collections. other private collections. libraries. and historical societies provide the backdrop for this interesting narrative. Its explicit and straight-forward style makes this book enjoyable for the layperson. as well as the scholar interested in the profound effect railroads had on local and national economic development.
