A Child's Guide to Pictures (eBook, PDF) - H. Caffin, Charles
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This is a book in which Caffin attempts to teach boys and girls how to determine why they like or dislike a particular picture. Caffin wants children to ignore the picture's subject, since "like" and "dislike" are independent of "why." The book may be better suited for young adults rather than young children, since, having no other choice, Caffin has to delve into some esoteric topics such as psychology. While the book will likely require readers to go through its pages slowly, and probably returning to re-read earlier pages, it does, nonetheless, present some very interesting thoughts on how to decide why we like some art and not other.…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
This is a book in which Caffin attempts to teach boys and girls how to determine why they like or dislike a particular picture. Caffin wants children to ignore the picture's subject, since "like" and "dislike" are independent of "why." The book may be better suited for young adults rather than young children, since, having no other choice, Caffin has to delve into some esoteric topics such as psychology. While the book will likely require readers to go through its pages slowly, and probably returning to re-read earlier pages, it does, nonetheless, present some very interesting thoughts on how to decide why we like some art and not other.
Autorenporträt
Charles Henry Caffin (1854-1918) was a prominent figure in the world of art criticism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As an English-born American critic, he played a significant role in shaping the appreciation and understanding of visual art in the United States during a period of burgeoning cultural development. Caffin's keen insights and ability to articulate the nuances of artistic expression made his guidance accessible and invaluable to a broad audience. His scholarly work 'A Child's Guide to Pictures' (Caffin, 1908) is emblematic of his dedication to art education, aimed at nurturing a young readers' capacity to engage with art on a deeper level. The book is notable for its pioneering approach to art appreciation for children, which encouraged looking beyond the mere superficial aspects of an artwork to grasp its emotional and narrative essence. Caffin's literary style is characterized by a clarity of thought and a conversational tone that manages to be both informative and engaging. His contributions to the field of art criticism and his efforts to democratize the appreciation of art have rendered his works enduring pieces of cultural literature, resonating with audiences long after his passing.