chambers frank p (10 Ergebnisse)

hardcover. Zustand: very good(-). xviii + 856 pages plus index. 8vo, blue cloth; rubbed and lightly worn but solid. New York: Harcourt, Brace & Company., 1943. A very good(-) copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Dust Jacket Included. THE DUST JACKET IS LIGHTLY RUBBED. THE CORNERS AND EDGES ARE LIGHTLY BUMPED. THE PRICE IS UNCLIPPED. THE BINDING IS TIGHT. PAGES GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:0405045646.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 260 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.80 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardback. Important account providing considerable detail on the Civilian Front and Political Front across all the Belligerent nations in WWI, including Germany,Russia, Britain, USA etc. 1st Edition 1939. 620pp., extensive notes,appendices, index, roughly repaired folding map at rear. Ex Library with modest stamps, usual wear and gap between front endpapers. Above average weight. Overall good copy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Cycles of Taste' is a profound exploration of the history of aesthetic judgment and the evolution of artistic appreciation. Frank P. Chambers investigates the complex relationship between art and its audience, arguing that the perception of beauty and value follows distinct historical patterns. By examining the shifting attitudes of classical antiquity, particularly within Greek and Roman civilizations, the work illuminates how societies move from periods of creative vitality to eras of sophisticated criticism and, eventually, to decadence.The text delves into the philosophical foundations of art criticism, questioning whether there is a universal standard of taste or if it is merely a reflection of its time. Chambers provides a scholarly analysis of how literary sources from the past reveal the artistic consciousness of their eras. This study remains an essential resource for students of art history, philosophy, and classical studies, offering a unique perspective on why certain styles rise and fall in the public imagination. Through its rigorous examination of ancient texts and cultural trends, 'Cycles of Taste' provides timeless insights into the human endeavor to define, categorize, and value the visual arts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Cycles of Taste' is a profound exploration of the history of aesthetic judgment and the evolution of artistic appreciation. Frank P. Chambers investigates the complex relationship between art and its audience, arguing that the perception of beauty and value follows distinct historical patterns. By examining the shifting attitudes of classical antiquity, particularly within Greek and Roman civilizations, the work illuminates how societies move from periods of creative vitality to eras of sophisticated criticism and, eventually, to decadence.The text delves into the philosophical foundations of art criticism, questioning whether there is a universal standard of taste or if it is merely a reflection of its time. Chambers provides a scholarly analysis of how literary sources from the past reveal the artistic consciousness of their eras. This study remains an essential resource for students of art history, philosophy, and classical studies, offering a unique perspective on why certain styles rise and fall in the public imagination. Through its rigorous examination of ancient texts and cultural trends, 'Cycles of Taste' provides timeless insights into the human endeavor to define, categorize, and value the visual arts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. Nicolson, W.C. (cover) (illustrator). First Edition. 18 [ads], 313-374 pages. Features: A Diver Down a Gold Mine - an Italian worker stranded 1,000 feet down a flooded Australian mine is saved by deep-sea divers; The Forgotten Islands - The Chathams; A Tasmanian Robinson Crusoe - In 1904 the British barque Brier Holme went down and the only survivor lived three months on an uninhabited island; The Green Scarab; The Thief-Catcher - a holy man in India; Money to Burn - experiences while left in charge of a Transvaal farm; The Woman Who Walked to Siberia - Lillian Alling; Smugglers All; On the Edge of the World - final installment of Richard Brenton's adventures in Tierra del Fuego; Coin counterfeiters in Tanganyika; The Taking of Ventotene - a naval story in the Drake tradition; The Jinx - a man brings bad luck to others but escapes unscathed; and more. Bit of pencil writing on front cover. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy.

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. Features: My Greatest Air-Thrill - A British airman 'blinds' a German sub with his revolver; A Woman's Travels in Unknown Asia - Part III - Mary Gaunt continues her amazing travels in China, with many photos; The Bulging Wall - a scary story from outside Havana; The Cry of the Lioness - a nurse in the South African bush is confronted by armed Kaffirs and calls upon lions for help; Hiding in a Fly-Wheel Pit - a negro burglar in a Cincinnati power-station attempts to evade capture; Adventures of a Newspaper-Man - Part I - Trips to the Underworld by Frederic Martyn; Fishing as a New Vocation - How to run your own Smack - article with nice photos; Those Russian Eggs - attempting to dispose of a shipload of rotten eggs; Romance of the World's Largest Buffalo Herd - Buffalo National Park, at Wainwright, Alberta; How the Horse-Stealers Were Outwitted - a story from Charleville, Queensland's great droving centre; My Adventures With the Hippopotamus - John Aldred Jordan relates thrilling experiences; The Ship of Misfortune - Canada Steamship Lines' Vessel "Turret Chief" was unlucky; Tracking the Diamond Smugglers - a fascinating mystery is solved in Uruguay; The Mysteries of Rhodesia - Photo-illustrated account of Vera F. Raffalorich's trip to the ancient ruins of Zimbabwe, in Rhodesia; A Tortoise Farm - curious farm at Lurais in Central France - article with photos; Lures; and more. pp. 8 [ads], [2], 88, 9-16 [ads]. Clean and unmarked with average wear. Covers detached as one but present. A quality vintage copy of this wonderful issue.