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Title: Chardin

Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour

Note: Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Chardin" by Paul G. Konody is a biography written in the early 20th century, reflecting on the life and work of the renowned French painter Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin. The book delves into Chardin's artistic achievements, particularly his still-life and genre paintings, which exhibit a profound appreciation for the simplicity and beauty of everyday life. It explores the nuances of Chardin's technical skill, his connection to the French bourgeoisie, and his unique place in the artistic landscape of the 18th century. In this comprehensive examination, Konody presents Chardin as a master of still-life, elevating ordinary domestic scenes and objects to a level of profound artistic expression. The narrative discusses various notable works, such as "Grace before Meat" and "The Child with the Top," highlighting how Chardin's meticulous attention to detail and realistic representation brings warmth and humanity to his subjects. Additionally, the biography outlines Chardin's struggles for recognition during his lifetime, his journey as an artist within the constraints of his era, and the eventual appreciation of his work, which continues to inspire admiration and respect in the art world today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Konody, Paul G. (Paul George), 1872-1933

Editor: Hare, T. Leman (Thomas Leman), 1872-1935

EBook No.: 41886

Published: Jan 20, 2013

Downloads: 98

Language: English

Subject: Chardin, Jean Baptiste Siméon, 1699-1779

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Chardin

Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour

Note: Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, 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: "Chardin" by Paul G. Konody is a biography written in the early 20th century, reflecting on the life and work of the renowned French painter Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin. The book delves into Chardin's artistic achievements, particularly his still-life and genre paintings, which exhibit a profound appreciation for the simplicity and beauty of everyday life. It explores the nuances of Chardin's technical skill, his connection to the French bourgeoisie, and his unique place in the artistic landscape of the 18th century. In this comprehensive examination, Konody presents Chardin as a master of still-life, elevating ordinary domestic scenes and objects to a level of profound artistic expression. The narrative discusses various notable works, such as "Grace before Meat" and "The Child with the Top," highlighting how Chardin's meticulous attention to detail and realistic representation brings warmth and humanity to his subjects. Additionally, the biography outlines Chardin's struggles for recognition during his lifetime, his journey as an artist within the constraints of his era, and the eventual appreciation of his work, which continues to inspire admiration and respect in the art world today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Konody, Paul G. (Paul George), 1872-1933

Editor: Hare, T. Leman (Thomas Leman), 1872-1935

EBook No.: 41886

Published: Jan 20, 2013

Downloads: 98

Language: English

Subject: Chardin, Jean Baptiste Siméon, 1699-1779

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.