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OverviewEnglish artist William Hogarth (1697-1764) is most famous for his satirical caricatures and moral paintings, the forerunners of cartoons. In this instructive volume, the august painter and engraver discusses and illustrates the use of serpentine lines in the expression of grace and beauty. Hogarth defines six qualities - fitness, variety, regularity, simplicity, intricacy, and quantity - and dramatizes their effective combination in images that employ S-shaped lines. Originally published in 1753 with the subtitle, """"Written with a View of Fixing the Fluctuating Ideas of Taste,"""" Hogarth's book addresses the general public, not just artists and connoisseurs. More than 30 striking black-and-white plates trace visual and formal applications of the serpentine line of beauty, portraying subjects as diverse as everyday objects, examples from nature, and classical sculpture and other works by the great masters. A revolutionary approach to art theory by an experienced painter, this historic book offers fascinating insights into ideals of beauty and aesthetics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William HogarthPublisher: Dover Publications Inc. Imprint: Dover Publications Inc. Dimensions: Width: 1.20cm , Height: 12.70cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.245kg ISBN: 9780486795256ISBN 10: 048679525 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 31 July 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationEnglish artist William Hogarth (1697-1764) is most famous for his satirical caricatures and moral paintings, the forerunners of cartoons. A skilled painter of portraits, he was also a trained engraver in the Rococo style. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |