num_pages: 724
description: American Art and Expression in the Age of Emerson and Whitman is a literary and cultural history book written by Francis Otto Matthiessen. The book explores the literary and artistic movement that took place in America during the mid-19th century, known as the American Renaissance. Matthiessen examines the works of prominent writers and artists such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Emily Dickinson, and analyzes their impact on American culture and society.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the American Renaissance. The first part discusses the intellectual and cultural context of the movement, including the Transcendentalist philosophy, the rise of American nationalism, and the influence of European Romanticism. The second part examines the major literary figures of the period, their works, and their contribution to the development of American literature. The third part explores the visual arts of the American Renaissance, including the Hudson River School, the American Pre-Raphaelites, and the influence of European art on American artists.Throughout the book, Matthiessen argues that the American Renaissance was a significant cultural and artistic movement that helped shape American identity and culture. He also examines the social and political implications of the movement, including its impact on the abolitionist movement and the development of American democracy.Overall, American Art and Expression in the Age of Emerson and Whitman is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important cultural and artistic movements in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, art, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: American Renaissance: Art and Expression in the Age of Emerson and Whitman
titlecomplete: American Renaissance: Art and Expression in the Age of Emerson and Whitman
genres: American, Academic, Nonfiction, American History, 19th Century, 20th Century, Criticism, History, Literary Criticism
ratings_count: 117
publisher: Kessinger Publishing