The Mentor: The Wife in Art, Vol. 1, Num. 28, Serial No. 28

Gustav KobbéProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.4

Word count: 35K words
Chapters: 4

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Mentor: The Wife in Art, Vol. 1, Num. 28, Serial No. 28 by Gustav KobbéAuthor: Kobbé, Gustav, 1857-1918,Language: English, Class: N: Fine Arts, Release Date: Sep 6, 2015

Editor's review

This is a themed issue of The Mentor magazine on "The Wife in Art," by the art critic Gustav Kobbé. An early art popularization publication aimed at general readers, it introduces images of women and wives in painting in short form, suiting readers interested in Western art history, iconographic themes, or early twentieth-century art popularization. The content is an overview rather than a systematic scholarly treatise; it works best as a thematic entry point read alongside image reproductions. As a public-domain electronic text from Project Gutenberg, it is easy to search and cite, but the layout is plain and there are no modern editorial notes or high-resolution plates.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers interested in themes of women in Western art history
Enthusiasts studying early art popularization publications or The Mentor magazine
Teachers who need public-domain English art materials for lesson preparation or citation
Readers who enjoy short thematic pieces and want a light introduction to art topics

Not a good fit for

Researchers who need systematic art history textbooks or scholarly monographs
Readers expecting high-resolution plates and detailed image analysis
People with weaker English reading skills who prefer Chinese art popularization books

Reading tips

Skim the table of contents and thematic structure first, then read sections of interest
Search for images of the paintings mentioned while reading to aid understanding of the text
Use it as reference material for art-themed writing or lesson preparation, excerpting key points
It is short enough to finish in two or three sessions with brief notes

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this a complete book or a magazine issue?

It is an issue of The Mentor magazine, Vol. 1, No. 28, built around the theme "The Wife in Art." It is a short thematic publication, not a long monograph.

Does the book include painting reproductions?

The metadata does not state whether this electronic text includes plates. Project Gutenberg texts are usually text-focused; readers may need to look up the paintings mentioned to aid understanding.

Is it suitable for art history research?

It is better suited as a sample of early art popularization or a thematic entry point than as a basis for systematic research. For academic work, use it alongside professional art history works and image sources.

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About the author

Gustav Kobbé Author · American · 1857–1918

Gustav Kobbé (1857–1918) was an American music critic and writer. Born in New York and a graduate of Columbia University, he served for many years as music critic for the New York Herald. He was known for writing about music for general readers, and his works include How to Appreciate Music, a guide intended to lead the public into music appreciation, and The Pianolist: A Guide for Pianola Players, which deals with playing and using the Pianola. His posthumous work The Complete Opera Book, edited by others and published in 1919, became a widely read opera guide that remains useful for reference. Five of his works are included in this collection.