The enchanted island : the Venice of Titian, and other studies in art. / By Wyke Bayliss
1888, 1st edition. London : W.H. Allen & Co. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth with bevelled boards. Spine and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Previous owner’s inscription. Item #394490
Physical description; x pages, 1 leaf, [13]-207, [1] pages illustrations 21 cm. Contents; I. The enchanted island: 1. The island. 2. Anno Domini. 3. The world, the flesh, and the devil. 4. The robe of amethyst. 5. The commonplace in art. 6. The sun-god--Easter in the studio. 7. The sungod--The waning of the year. 8. St. Ouen of Rouen.--II. Studies of books: 1. The Venice of Titian. 2. Text books on art. 3. The book of lives. 4. Decline or progress.--III. Studies for pictures: 1. St. Lawrence, Nuremberg. 2. To Adam Kraft. 3. La Sainte chapelle. 4. Chartres cathedral. 5. St. Mark's, Venice. 6. Westminister abbey. 7. Treves cathedral. Subjects; Art. Christian Art. Christian art and symbolism.
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