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""Apples and Madonnas"" is a seminal work of art criticism that serves as a passionate manifesto for the modern art movement. Written by the influential critic C.J. Bulliet, the book provides a compelling analysis of the shift from traditional, representational art toward the bold experimentation of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Bulliet argues that the merit of a work of art lies not in its sentimental subject matter-such as the ""Madonnas"" of the Old Masters-but in its formal qualities and emotional intensity, famously exemplified by the ""Apples"" of Paul Cézanne. Through a series of insightful essays, Bulliet explores the development of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Cubism, offering readers a clear and accessible guide to understanding the radical changes occurring in the art world. He evaluates the contributions of major figures and examines how these artists redefined beauty and reality. This work remains essential for anyone interested in the history of art criticism and the evolution of modern aesthetics. Its lucid prose and historical perspective provide a valuable window into a period of profound cultural transformation, making ""Apples and Madonnas"" a classic text in the study of contemporary visual culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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