The Spirit of Vitalism: Health, Beauty and Strength in Danish Art, 1890-1940

ISBN-13: 9788763531344 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 460 str.

Hvidberg-Hansen, Gertrud

Opis

This anthology outlines a strong vitalistic movement in Denmark with considerably broader dimensions than has previously been recognized. The contributions examine a number of art history perspectives ranging from sports and dance motifs, the cultivation of the healthy and athletic body, to the vibrant landscapes framing ideal outdoor life for men, women, and children. Vitalism's prismatic nature is traced across a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, music, dance, literature, and architecture. Additionally, the book highlights the prevalence of the interest in health, beauty, and strength in the culture of everyday life during the period 1890-1940 - exemplified by the reintroduction of the Olympic Games in 1896, the emergence of a vast number of sports clubs, and an increased attentiveness to hygiene and nutrition. Although the Vitalistic themes emanated from modern life, they also drew artistic sustenance from Nordic mythology and Greek antiquity, which served as the most