The Resource An inquiry into the symbolical language of ancient art and mythology, Richard Payne Knight
An inquiry into the symbolical language of ancient art and mythology, Richard Payne Knight
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- Summary
- This influential work of 1818 by dilettante and critic Richard Payne Knight (1751-1824) has stood the test of time. The study investigates the sexual symbolism of the art of different religions, providing a key to the mythology of the ancients and fostering a clear understanding of the canons and principles of art. An eminent art historian, collector and textual critic, Knight led the way in convincing British taste that Roman art was inferior to Greek, arguing that Greek art was the more authentic and original. Here, he calls for more correct versions of Homer, Plato and other Hellenic writers, to obtain accurate perceptions of Grecian ideas. Demonstrating his in-depth knowledge of classical architecture and literature, and drawing upon his considerable resources as a collector, Knight analyses the genetic character of symbols, and the patterns of their occurrence in different cultures
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource (200 pages)
- Note
- Originally published: London : A.J.Valpy, 1818
- Contents
-
- Frontmatter
- AN INQUIRY, &c. &c.
- ALPHABETICAL INDEX
- Isbn
- 9780511920394
- Label
- An inquiry into the symbolical language of ancient art and mythology
- Title
- An inquiry into the symbolical language of ancient art and mythology
- Statement of responsibility
- Richard Payne Knight
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- This influential work of 1818 by dilettante and critic Richard Payne Knight (1751-1824) has stood the test of time. The study investigates the sexual symbolism of the art of different religions, providing a key to the mythology of the ancients and fostering a clear understanding of the canons and principles of art. An eminent art historian, collector and textual critic, Knight led the way in convincing British taste that Roman art was inferior to Greek, arguing that Greek art was the more authentic and original. Here, he calls for more correct versions of Homer, Plato and other Hellenic writers, to obtain accurate perceptions of Grecian ideas. Demonstrating his in-depth knowledge of classical architecture and literature, and drawing upon his considerable resources as a collector, Knight analyses the genetic character of symbols, and the patterns of their occurrence in different cultures
- Cataloging source
- UkCbUP
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1750-1824
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Knight, Richard Payne
- Dewey number
- 709.01
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- N5333
- LC item number
- .K7 2011
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- dictionaries
- Series statement
- Cambridge library collection. Spiritualism and esoteric knowledge
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Art, Ancient
- Mythology
- Symbolism
- Greek literature
- Label
- An inquiry into the symbolical language of ancient art and mythology, Richard Payne Knight
- Note
- Originally published: London : A.J.Valpy, 1818
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
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- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Frontmatter -- AN INQUIRY, &c. &c. -- ALPHABETICAL INDEX
- Control code
- CR9780511920394
- Extent
- 1 online resource (200 pages)
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9780511920394
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Other physical details
- digital, PDF file(s).
- Specific material designation
- remote
- Label
- An inquiry into the symbolical language of ancient art and mythology, Richard Payne Knight
- Note
- Originally published: London : A.J.Valpy, 1818
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Frontmatter -- AN INQUIRY, &c. &c. -- ALPHABETICAL INDEX
- Control code
- CR9780511920394
- Extent
- 1 online resource (200 pages)
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9780511920394
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Other physical details
- digital, PDF file(s).
- Specific material designation
- remote
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