Roger Fry

Vision and Design

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 284
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 399g
• ISBN-13: 9781015484993
• ISBN-10: 1015484999
• Artikelnr.: 66462010

Autorenporträt

Roger Fry was a distinguished English art critic, painter, and curator, celebrated for his profound influence on modern art and aesthetics. Born in 1866, Fry studied at Cambridge before embarking on a career that would redefine art criticism in the twentieth century. He became a central figure in the Bloomsbury Group and played a pivotal role in introducing post-impressionism to the British public through groundbreaking exhibitions and his influential writings. Fry's approach to art criticism emphasized the importance of visual perception and the formal qualities of art, challenging conventional notions that prioritized narrative or moral content. His essays in ' Vision and Design ' championed the innovations of modern art and articulated a new theory of aesthetics that placed emphasis on the arrangement of color, form, and composition. Fry's advocacy for artists like Cézanne, Matisse, and Van Gogh helped to shape public appreciation for post-impressionism and inspired generations of critics and artists. In addition to his critical work, Fry was an accomplished painter and curator, serving as director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European paintings department and organizing major exhibitions that brought modern art to a wider audience. His legacy endures in the fields of art history, theory, and education, where his insights into artistic vision and design continue to shape contemporary debates. Roger Fry's commitment to exploring the essence of art and his pioneering spirit make him a foundational figure in the study of modern art. His writings remain a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of aesthetics and the enduring power of artistic innovation.