Abstract:This work, the first of its kind, is an attempt to portray the development of a richly endowed artist, from his earliest youth up to a certain definite period of his existence, to analyze his artistic...This work, the first of its kind, is an attempt to portray the development of a richly endowed artist, from his earliest youth up to a certain definite period of his existence, to analyze his artistic and intellectual capabilities, and to unite these into an integral whole. . . . A continuous record of artistic creation, as revealed to us by the close observation of creative activity, affords us an insight into artistic development. from the author's prefaceRead More