Publisher's Synopsis
""The Witness of Art: Or The Legend of Beauty"" is a book written by Wyke Bayliss and published in 1878. This book explores the idea that art is a witness to the beauty of the world and that beauty is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. Bayliss examines the role of art in society and argues that it has the power to inspire and uplift individuals, as well as to shape cultural values and beliefs. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the relationship between art and beauty. Bayliss draws on examples from literature, music, painting, and sculpture to illustrate his points, and he also includes a number of illustrations throughout the text. Overall, ""The Witness of Art"" is a thoughtful and engaging exploration of the power of art to enrich our lives and connect us to the beauty of the world around us.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.
