Sprezzatura: Concealing the Effort of Art from Aristotle to Duchamp by Paolo D'Angelo

Sprezzatura: Concealing the Effort of Art from Aristotle to Duchamp

Columbia Themes in Philosophy, Social Criticism, and the Art

Paolo D'Angelo

192 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction art history philosophy informative reflective medium-paced
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The essence of art is to conceal art. A dancer or musician does not only need to perform with ability. There should also be a lack of visible effort that gives an impression of naturalness. To disguise technique and feign ease is to heighten beaut...

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