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Title: Hogarth

Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Hogarth" by C. Lewis Hind is a biography that examines the life and work of the renowned English painter and satirist William Hogarth, who lived from 1697 to 1764. Written during the early 20th century, this book explores Hogarth's contributions to English art, particularly his role in elevating the status of British painting beyond foreign influences. It delves into Hogarth's unique style, which combined humor, moral commentary, and an acute observation of the social conditions of his time. In this insightful examination, Hind discusses Hogarth's evolution as an artist, highlighting key pieces such as the iconic series "Marriage à la Mode," "The Rake's Progress," and his portraits of notable contemporaries like David Garrick and Peg Woffington. The book reflects on Hogarth's multifaceted talents, portraying him as not just a moralist and satirist but also a skilled painter who created vivid representations of life in 18th-century England. Hind emphasizes that despite Hogarth's contemporaneous reputation as primarily a satirist, his significance as a painter has come to be celebrated, asserting that Hogarth's art remains impactful and relevant even centuries after his death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hind, C. Lewis (Charles Lewis), 1862-1927

EBook No.: 41824

Published: Jan 12, 2013

Downloads: 190

Language: English

Subject: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Hogarth

Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Hogarth" by C. Lewis Hind is a biography that examines the life and work of the renowned English painter and satirist William Hogarth, who lived from 1697 to 1764. Written during the early 20th century, this book explores Hogarth's contributions to English art, particularly his role in elevating the status of British painting beyond foreign influences. It delves into Hogarth's unique style, which combined humor, moral commentary, and an acute observation of the social conditions of his time. In this insightful examination, Hind discusses Hogarth's evolution as an artist, highlighting key pieces such as the iconic series "Marriage à la Mode," "The Rake's Progress," and his portraits of notable contemporaries like David Garrick and Peg Woffington. The book reflects on Hogarth's multifaceted talents, portraying him as not just a moralist and satirist but also a skilled painter who created vivid representations of life in 18th-century England. Hind emphasizes that despite Hogarth's contemporaneous reputation as primarily a satirist, his significance as a painter has come to be celebrated, asserting that Hogarth's art remains impactful and relevant even centuries after his death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hind, C. Lewis (Charles Lewis), 1862-1927

EBook No.: 41824

Published: Jan 12, 2013

Downloads: 190

Language: English

Subject: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.