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BOOK V: ART AMONG THE GREEKS: CHAPTER III: THE EXPRESSION OF BEAUTY IN FEATURES AND ACTION.

Chapter 3 of Book 5 of "Essays on the Philosophy and History of Art" is presented. The chapter focuses on the expression of beauty in features and action in Greek art. It defines action and expression as it is used in art. It discusses how Greek artists observed propriety and decency on their works....

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Published in:Essays on the Philosophy & History of Art Vol. 2; pp. 355 - 371
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2001
Subjects:
Greek art
Action in art
Expression in art
Greek gods in art
Art theory
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:Chapter 3 of Book 5 of "Essays on the Philosophy and History of Art" is presented. The chapter focuses on the expression of beauty in features and action in Greek art. It defines action and expression as it is used in art. It discusses how Greek artists observed propriety and decency on their works. It reveals that most images of gods are tranquil and passionless.