Despite the wonders of the digital world; people still go in record numbers to view drawings and paintings in galleries. Why? What is the magic that pictures work on us? This book provides a provocative explanation; arguing that some pictures have special kinds of beauty and sublimity that offer aesthetic transcendence. They take us imaginatively beyond our finite limits and even invoke a sense of the divine. Such aesthetic transcendence forges a relationship with the ultimate and completes us psychologically. Philosophers and theologians sometimes account for this as an effect of art; but How Pictures Complete Us distinguishes itself by revealing how this experience is embodied in pictorial structures and styles. Through detailed discussions of artworks from the Renaissance through postmodern times; Paul Crowther reappraises the entire scope of beauty and the sublime in the context of both representational and abstract art; offering unexpected insights into familiar phenomena such as ideal beauty; pictorial perspective; and what pictures are in the first place.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Fun and formidable for film historians and people who love film.By Avid Readeri tip my hat to Sam Wasson; who has written a comprehensive; copiously researched rich encyclopedia for film historians while deftly weaving his reservoir of facts and faces which is also so appealing for film buffs. Wasson uncovers unknown stories that describe the little known stories behind each movie. We learn about the historical significance of blake edwards and his brand of comedy while getting to know the intimate inside stories of the men and women in front and behind the camera. We learn why we love the movies from A-Z while we learn the same about the players. Mr. Wassons original and generous style of storytelling and teaching is formidable and fun. Splurch in the Kisser would be quite a feat for a seasoned author; let alone a first time author. I have pre-ordered his second book; Fifth Avenue; 5AM and cant wait.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book is the definite history of film in the ...By glenda milneThis book is the definite history of film in the life of Blake Edwards. The book scopes the personality; head space;talent and influences that shaped Blake Edwards film scripts and directing/camera style. I learned a lot and havea deeper appreciation of Blake Edwards films. Read this book and then re-watch Blake Edwards movies you willsee things that you didnt see before.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. InterestingBy D. M. TullochThis is an interesting book of the movies of Blake Edwards. A huge fan it is interesting the details that emerge from this book; not of his life but his work. I am still in the middle of reading it and find it very interesting indeed. Btw this book arrived in perfect condition.
