Herbert Read was an English anarchist poet and critic of literature and art. His work primarily explored anarchist and aesthetic theories, marked by a profound interest in freedom and art. He was also a significant editor and publisher of Jung's collected works in English.
This extensively illustrated and copiously cross-referenced dictionary provides concise information on over 2,500 artists, paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, schools and movements, including essential information on contemporary art and artists that is not available elsewhere. It also includes entries on techniques, materials, terms, and writers who have influenced artists.
The Green Child is the only novel by Herbert Read - the famous English poet, anarchist, and literary critic. First published by New Directions in 1948, it remains a singular work of bewildering imagination and radiance. The author considered it a philosophical fable akin to Plato’s cave. Olivero, the former dictator of a South American country, has returned to his native England after faking his own assassination. On a walk he sees, through a cottage window, a green-skinned young girl tied to a chair. He watches in horror as the kidnapper forces the girl to drink lamb’s blood from a cup. Olivero rescues the child, and she leads him into unknown realms. -- Publisher's description
"Straightforward, intelligent approach to a complex subject."—The Economist Sir Herbert Read traces the development of modern sculpture from Rodin to the present day and brings order into the apparently chaotic proliferation of styles and techniques during this period.
Explains the persistence of certain principles and aspirations throughout the history of art. This title provides a basis for the appreciation of paintings, sculpture and art-objects of all periods by defining the elements that went into their making.
A classic work that offers the reader an ideal overview of the ideas that marked out Read as a seminal and hugely influetial figure in the cultural life of the twentieth century.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Scholars have chosen it for its importance, highlighting its role in understanding historical and societal contexts.
Focusing on the unique autonomy of sculptural art, the book highlights its distinct aesthetic separate from architecture and painting. Herbert Read underscores the importance of sculpture as "Form in its full spatial completeness," a concept echoed by sculptor Henry Moore. It offers a historical and theoretical exploration of significant sculptural works, guiding readers through an impressive journey from prehistoric to modern times, showcasing the evolution and significance of sculpture throughout history.