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Title: Watts (1817-1904)
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "WATTS (1817-1904)" by William Loftus Hare is a biographical account written in the early 20th century, specifically focusing on the life and work of the English painter George Frederick Watts. This book serves as both a study of Watts as an influential artist and an exploration of his notable contributions to the art world, particularly in the realm of allegorical and symbolic painting. The biography captures Watts' philosophy, aesthetic principles, and his understanding of art as a means of conveying deep moral and social messages. In this detailed exploration of Watts' life, Hare outlines the significant phases and achievements of the artist, from his early successes in monumental painting, such as "Caractacus," to his evocative allegorical works, including "Love and Death" and "Hope." The narrative delves into Watts' struggles with personal relationships, particularly his marriages, alongside his friendships with literary and artistic contemporaries like Tennyson. Hare highlights Watts' ambition to use art as a platform for ethical teachings, addressing human experiences of love, death, and aspiration. Overall, the biography offers a comprehensive look at Watts as a messenger of profound ideals, showcasing his artistic legacy that transcends time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hare, William Loftus, 1868-1943
EBook No.: 13477
Published: Sep 17, 2004
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Watts, George Frederick, 1817-1904
Subject: Painters -- England -- Biography
Subject: Painting, English -- 19th century
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Watts (1817-1904)
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "WATTS (1817-1904)" by William Loftus Hare is a biographical account written in the early 20th century, specifically focusing on the life and work of the English painter George Frederick Watts. This book serves as both a study of Watts as an influential artist and an exploration of his notable contributions to the art world, particularly in the realm of allegorical and symbolic painting. The biography captures Watts' philosophy, aesthetic principles, and his understanding of art as a means of conveying deep moral and social messages. In this detailed exploration of Watts' life, Hare outlines the significant phases and achievements of the artist, from his early successes in monumental painting, such as "Caractacus," to his evocative allegorical works, including "Love and Death" and "Hope." The narrative delves into Watts' struggles with personal relationships, particularly his marriages, alongside his friendships with literary and artistic contemporaries like Tennyson. Hare highlights Watts' ambition to use art as a platform for ethical teachings, addressing human experiences of love, death, and aspiration. Overall, the biography offers a comprehensive look at Watts as a messenger of profound ideals, showcasing his artistic legacy that transcends time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hare, William Loftus, 1868-1943
EBook No.: 13477
Published: Sep 17, 2004
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Watts, George Frederick, 1817-1904
Subject: Painters -- England -- Biography
Subject: Painting, English -- 19th century
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.