Reprint of the 1874 first edition. Strives to present texts on all aspects of fine art in a clear and precise manner. An outline precedes the bibliography Besterman 523 . Titles are arranged by topic within the heading of general studies. Topics include, the essence of art; art in the world religion, symbolism, influences, society, schools, civic art by country ; history of artistic movements; aids to the history of art archeology, biographies, letters of artists and art writers . The outline gives provision for special areas of study such as architecture, painting, sculpture and engraving but these areas are not included in this volume. Over two-thousand titles. Cloth split along back hinge. xii, iii-viii, 288 pages. cloth.. 8vo..