Idea of History of Art
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If art were only, or mainly, an expression of personal vision, there could bo no history of art” - Ernst Gombrich

“There is no Art, there are only artists” - Ernst Gombrich

Preziozi – history of art based on the principle that art is ‘reflective, emblematic, or generally representative of its original time, place and circumstances of production” art is the product of a historical milieu – doesn’t this mean that the personal is swallowed up by the general

Battle between general (art I its social/cultural/political climate) and the biographical attention focused on the life of the artist

Hegel – art as a catalyst for social change versus Marx sees art as mirroring it

Each artist should be treated in an individual context – all work part of his uniqueness

Trouble with art history is its tendency to compartmentalise – every artist under a grand title

French realists: “Art was nothing if not the expression of an individuality”

Art History – explore particular works of art in view of our conception of art

What is the conception of art? – Reigl and Wlffin

All art part of a particular genre, sequel to the pervious – our concept of art 

Other Notes in this Category

1. A 15TH CENTURY PAINTING IS A DEPOSIT OF A SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP – IS THIS TRUE OF ALL WORKS OF ART
2. Art and Propaganda
3. Idea of History of Art
4. Patronage and Audience
5. Why do people want to destroy images?

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