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Summary

Discover "History of Art. Volume 4. Modern Art" by Élie Faure - a philosophical and poetic journey to the heart of artistic creation. In this final volume, Faure transcends eras to explore the essence of art as the vital pulse of humanity. From African idols to Venetian masterpieces, he reveals the profound connections between cultures and figurative expressions, analyzing the alternating rhythm of synthesis and analysis that drives History. From Ancient Egypt to the modern age, through Greece, India, and the West, Faure deciphers how art unites the chaos of passions with spiritual order - from architecture to painting, from sculpture to music. With enchanting prose, Faure celebrates the artist as a heroic Sisyphus, seeking the absolute in the fleeting. This fluid and immersive audiobook reading awakens the spirit to universal analogies, inviting us to reconsider our connection with the world. A visionary work that nourishes the soul and inspires.

Duration: about 10 hours (09:52:03)
Publishing date: 2025-12-05; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

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