Bøker av Charles Waldstein

This landmark book is a groundbreaking exploration of the role of the arts in higher education. Written by the esteemed art historian and educator Charles Waldstein, it argues that the study of art is not only important for its own sake but also for its ability to stimulate critical thinking, foster creativity, and promote interdisciplinary learning. Drawing on his extensive experience as a teacher and scholar, Waldstein offers a powerful vision for the future of art education that is both visionary and practical.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 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.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.

This is a fascinating account of an archaeological excavation conducted at the Heraion, a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Hera, in the late 19th century. The book includes descriptions of the discoveries made at the site, including statues, pottery, and other artifacts, as well as a discussion of their historical and cultural significance. Charles Waldstein's book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Greece.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 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.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.

In this paper Waldstein suggests a rough dating scheme for artifacts dated to the period between the Mycenean and Archaic periods, moving from a Homer-centric system to one based on material culture.

Originally published in 1914, this book by Charles Waldstein provides an introduction to the study of sculpture. The text is richly illustrated with a variety of examples ranging from the earliest Daedalic forms through classical and Hellenistic art to the more modern examples of Meunier and Millet.

This 1885 book examines the extant works of the Greek sculptor Pheidias, best known as the creator of the Parthenon Marbles and the gold and ivory statue of Zeus at Olympia. Waldstein examines the Parthenon Marbles with particular scrutiny and charts the relationship between Pheidias' school and the development of later Greek art.

Originally published in 1903, this book by Charles Waldstein, former director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, suggests that the nineteenth century was an age of artistic expansion, both in terms of subject matter and of method. Waldstein addresses painting, literature, architecture, music and decorative art in his comprehensive study.