Town, I. (English spelling) TownI

Japanese: Town,I.(英語表記)TownI
Town, I. (English spelling) TownI

…This movement was an attempt by classical art to revive the Greek style, but was also supported by the Romantic motive of recreating the Acropolis. Other artists who created buildings in the Greek style included Schinkel of Prussia and Ithiel Town (1784-1844) of the United States. The British firm of Wedgwood also played a part in this movement, using Greek forms in ceramic reliefs. …

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Japanese:

…こうした動きはギリシア様式の復興という古典主義芸術の試みであると同時に,アクロポリスの丘を再現しようとするロマン主義的な動機に支えられたものであった。他の芸術家として,プロイセンのシンケル,アメリカのタウンIthiel Town(1784‐1844)らもギリシア様式による建物をつくっている。また,ギリシアの造形を陶器の浮彫に用いたイギリスのウェッジウッド商会もこの動きの一翼を担った。…

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