Civilisation A Personal View
Civilisation A Personal View by Kenneth Clark, published by Penguin in 1982, offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of Western Europe following the collapse of the Roman Empire. This first edition spans 265 pages and presents a narrative that examines the development of ideas, literature, architecture, and art that have shaped our civilization. Clark guides readers through significant historical periods and locations, including Iona, France, Florence, and America, providing a broad perspective on cultural transformation.
In this book, readers will encounter an array of influential figures who contributed to the advancement of civilization, alongside the remarkable works they created across various disciplines such as architecture, sculpture, painting, philosophy, and music. Clark emphasizes the interplay between these individuals and their environments, illustrating how their contributions have expanded our understanding of both the world and ourselves. The narrative encompasses a rich tapestry of historical contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in art, history, and the evolution of civilization.
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Kenneth Clark’s sweeping narrative looks at how Western Europe evolved in the wake of the collapse of the Roman Empire, to produce the ideas, books, buildings, works of art and great individuals that make up our civilisation. The author takes us from Iona in the ninth century to France in the twelfth, from Florence to Urbino, from Germany to Rome, England, Holland and America. Against these historical backgrounds he sketches an extraordinary cast of characters — the men and women who gave new energy to civilisation and expanded our understanding of the world and of ourselves. He also highlights the works of genius they produced — in architecture, sculpture and painting, in philosophy, poetry and music, and in science and engineering, from Raphael’s School of Athens to the bridges of Brunel.
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