Sacred And Constructive Art Its Origin And Progress a Series of Essays
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Etruscan art, however, had not the elements of expansion or development which were susceptible of reduction to a system by a series of experi ments. As the Romans learned construction only of the Etruscans, and as they had not the genius to invent a system of ornamentation, their decora tive school was developed by the aid of Greek genius.
But as the larger class of Roman edifices were for secular purposes, from necessity they secular ized and utilized Greek ideal art, without destroy ing its f...orms of beauty ; and from necessity, they simultaneously developed the pier and arch mode of construction. In accomplishing this, they also effected a transition of purpose, from structures for external effect, to structures for internal use.
Now, while the Roman school was not original in its system of ornamentation, yet it was original in its construction and adaptation to purpose ; and as a study, is, perhaps, the most instructive school 118 SACRED AND CONSTRUCTIVE ART.
yet developed. Yet, in the analysis of their early works, we discover the useful more than the orna mental a reflective more than an imaginative spirit.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Etruscan art, however, had not the elements of expansion or development which were susceptible of reduction to a system by a series of experi ments. As the Romans learned construction only of the Etruscans, and as they had not the genius to invent a system of ornamentation, their decora tive school was developed by the aid of Greek genius.
But as the larger class of Roman edifices were for secular purposes, from necessity they secular ized and utilized Greek ideal art, without destroy ing its f...orms of beauty ; and from necessity, they simultaneously developed the pier and arch mode of construction. In accomplishing this, they also effected a transition of purpose, from structures for external effect, to structures for internal use.
Now, while the Roman school was not original in its system of ornamentation, yet it was original in its construction and adaptation to purpose ; and as a study, is, perhaps, the most instructive school 118 SACRED AND CONSTRUCTIVE ART.
yet developed. Yet, in the analysis of their early works, we discover the useful more than the orna mental a reflective more than an imaginative spirit.
What to read after Sacred And Constructive Art Its Origin And Progress a Series of Essays?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Calvin N Otis to read onlineMoreLess
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