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‎Laokoon, oder uber die grenzen der mahleren und poesie. Vol. 1 (All published). - [SEMINAL WORK IN ART THEORY - PMM 213]‎

‎Berlin, Christian Friedrich Voss, 1766. 8vo. An excellent copy in a late 19th century red half calf with five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Fore- and lower edge uncut. Upper edge coloured in red. Spine with a few scratches and a bit of wear. End-papers with annotations in pencil and remains of a removed book-plate. Internally in very nice condition, with light occassional brownspotting. (8), 298 pp.‎

‎First edition of Lessing’s landmark work in the history of art theory. In Laokoon, Lessing argues that each art form operates within its own distinct boundaries, that the principles of poetry cannot be applied to sculpture or painting, and vice versa. Lessing’s Laokoon was written as a response to Johann Winckelmann's ”Geschichte der Kunst des Alterthums” (1764). Lessing challenges Winckelmann’s interpretation of the famous Laocoon statue, arguing that Winckelmann portrays the figure’s suffering as too noble and composed - an expression suitable for poetry, but not for sculpture, whose medium cannot convey inner emotion in the same way. “Laokoon is perhaps Lessing’s best known work outside Germany, and it has had a world-wide influence. It takes its name from the famous statue discovered at Rome in the sixteenth century. It analyses the differences between the sculptor’s treatment of Laocoon wrestling with the serpents and Virgil’s treatment of the same theme, and from there goes on to discuss the limits and limitations of all the arts. It contains the first clear statement of the truth, which is now considered axiomatic, that every art is subject to limitations, and can achieve greatness only by a clear understanding of and self-restriction to its proper function. The most telling passages, and those which have borne most fruit, are those on poetry. Lessing knew more about this than about painting and sculpture, for which he was entirely dependent on Winckelmann (210). His exposition of the themes of Homer and Sophocles is especially effective, and he opened up a new prospect in the appreciation of Greek literature. Yet perhaps Lessing is best judged by the sum of his achievement. He was one of the principal figures in the Aufklärung, the emancipation of German literature from the narrow classicism of the French school. It was he, more than any other, who laid the foundations of the intellectual primacy of German writers and thinkers in the nineteenth century, a debt which they were not slow to acknowledge. Without attaching himself to any special philosophical school, he consistently opposed error and dogmatism, and in art, in poetry, in drama and in religion he provided new stimulation. In the words of Macaulay, he was ‘beyond all dispute the first critic of Europe’.” (PMM 213) PMM 213‎

‎The Artist. A magazine giving instruction in all branches of art ( Art periodical).‎

‎ London, the Artist Publishing company, 1931 - 1940, large in-4°, issues of approx. 32-40 pp, with several colour ills. per issues and many black/white ills. Original decorated wrappers preserved. All issues have been prepared to be bound. They are gathered per volume in a protective portfolio (boards with ties). The staples have been removed ( no rust). AVAILABLE: Volume I (1931) - Volume XIX (1940) in all 97 issues. There are 17 issues missing. The missing issues are Vol. II (issue 1). Vol. III (issue 3). Vol. V (issues 1,2). Vol. VII (issue 3). Vol. VIII (all issues). Vol. 12 (issues 1,2). Vol. XVII (issue 1). Vol. XIX (issues 4,5,6). So of the 19 volumes 11 are complete. English pre-war high quality periodical on the fine arts. Price for the lot, not subject to return.‎

‎Young Guard of the Country of Soviets. All-Union Art Exhibition. Catalogue In Ru‎

‎Short description: Young Guard of the Country of Soviets. All-Union Art Exhibition. Catalogue In Russian /Molodaya gvardiya Strany Sovetov. Vsesoyuznaya khudozhestvennaya vystavka. KatalogIn Russian.Moscow. October-November 1978. Dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the All-Union Leninsky Komsomol. Painting. Sculpture. Graphics. Poster. Decorative and Applied Art by M. Soviet Artist 1978. 96, 3 p. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb728da0edc567e6d9‎

‎History of Russian Art in 22 Volumes. (All published. Set of 6 books) Vol. 1. Ar‎

‎"History of Russian Art in 22 Volumes. (All published. Set of 6 books) Vol. 1. Art of Kievan Rus. IX-the first quarter of the twelfth century.; Vol. 2 Part 1. Art of the 20-60 years of the twelfth century. Vol. 2 Part 2. Art of the second half of the twelfth century.; In Russian (ask us if in doubt)/Istoriya russkogo iskusstva v 22 tomakh. (Vse vyshedshie. Komplekt 6 knig) T. 1. Iskusstvo Kievskoy Rusi. IX-pervaya chetvert XII veka.; T. 2 Chast 1. Iskusstvo 20-60-kh godov XII veka. T. 2 Chast 2. Iskusstvo vtoroy poloviny XII veka.;Vol. 4. Art of the mid-13th-mid-14th centuries.; Vol. 14. Art of the first third of the 19th century.; Vol. 17. Art of the 1880-1890 s. SKUalba14a606da5527299."‎

‎On the Lenin Way. All-Union Art Exhibition. In Russian /Po Leninskomu puti. Vse‎

‎On the Lenin Way. All-Union Art Exhibition. In Russian /Po Leninskomu puti. Vsesoyuznaya khudozhestvennaya vystavka. Painting, Sculpture, Poster, Graphics, Decorative and Applied Art, Artistic Textiles, Decorative Art of Theatre and Cinema. Moscow, Publishing House of the Soviet Artist, 1981, 296 p. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalbeedb4d67f196458c.‎