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Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic by Clara Erskine Clement Waters Explore the enchanting city of Venice through the vivid pages of Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic by Clara Erskine Clement Waters. This captivating book offers a detailed and evocative portrait of one of the world's most iconic cities, celebrated for its unique charm and rich history. In Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic, Waters takes readers on a journey through the winding canals, majestic architecture, and storied past of Venice. With her insightful narrative, she paints a picture of a city that has long captivated the imagination of travelers and artists alike. The book delves into Venice's illustrious history, from its o...
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A History of Art for Beginners and Students By Clara Erskine Clement Waters For these reasons we know something of Egyptian art and nothing of Egyptian artists, and from all these influences it follows that Egyptian painting is little more than an illuminated alphabet or a child's picture-history. In the hieroglyphics, or writing characters of Egypt, it often occurs that small pictures of certain animals or other objects stand for whole words, and it appears that this idea was carried into Egyptian painting, which by this means became simply a picture chronicle, and never reached a point where it could be called truly artistic or a high art.
A history and contemporary cultural commentary by author and traveler Clement. The history includes extensive quotations from other sources, which Clement wove together with her own observations and romantic commentary. After recounting the history of the city from 324 to 1895, Clement includes descriptions of St. Sophia, the antiquities of the city, shops and bazaars, the habits of Turkish ladies (probably upper- and middle-class women), funeral customs, birth, circumcision, marriage customs, "superstitions" and other Islam-specific cultural practices, and finally a chapter on contemporary education.
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This superb book, originally published in 1899, has been completely reset for this new edition. Whether it be at the Louvre or a thousand museums, churches or shrines, visitors cannot escape being struck by the presence of the saints in the pictures. But why are they there and what does the presence of this or that saint mean to the viewer? What was the artist attempting to convey? Ms. Clement brings to life both historical and devotional pictures, explaining what the saint's presence brings to the pictures, be it scriptural or legendary. She paints a picture with words which readers find enlightening in the broadest sense. Light is shed on the meaning of the presence of a single saint in a picture versus a group of saints. What was the intention of the artist? To convey charity, benevolence, love of God, piety or certain miracles? In an age when Madison avenue cravens attack our senses with visual commercials on almost everything our eyes fall upon, it is refreshing to read that there are pictures which call for our contemplation and not our money.
These biographical sketches of women artists from ancient times through the 19th century are supplemented by a sensitive and insightful introduction on the subject of women's contribution to art.
Discover the enchanting allure of Venice with Clara Erskine Clement Waters' "Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic," a beautifully written homage to one of the world's most captivating cities. This meticulously researched book offers readers a profound appreciation of Venice's rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Embark on a journey through the canals and alleyways of Venice, as Waters unveils the city's storied past and its enduring charm. From the grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica to the bustling life of the Rialto, each chapter brings to life the unique blend of history and modernity that defines Venice. The narrative delves into the city's artistic achievements, political ...