""Action in Art"" is a book written by William Holbrook Beard and published in 1893. The book explores the concept of action in art, focusing on the ways in which artists can convey movement and motion in their work. Beard examines the techniques used by artists throughout history to create dynamic and engaging compositions, from ancient Greek sculpture to contemporary painting. The book includes numerous illustrations and examples of artwork that demonstrate the principles and techniques discussed. It also includes a discussion of the role of action in narrative art, such as storytelling and historical painting. Overall, ""Action in Art"" is a comprehensive guide to the use of movement and action in visual art, offering insights and inspiration for artists and art enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.