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LoC No.: 60060574
Title: French Painting of the 19th Century in the National Gallery of Art
Alternate Title: French Painting of the Nineteenth Century in the National Gallery of Art
Note: Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "French Painting of the 19th Century in the National Gallery of Art" by Grose Evans is a scholarly art historical publication written in the mid-20th century. This book provides an insightful exploration of the evolution of French painting during the 19th century, focusing on various influential artists and movements that emerged in response to traditional artistic conventions. The primary topic revolves around how these artists navigated the challenges posed by the prevailing academic standards and societal expectations to express their innovative ideas. In this comprehensive account, Grose Evans delves into the lives and artistic philosophies of notable figures such as Jacques-Louis David, Eugène Delacroix, Gustave Courbet, and the Impressionists, including Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The book outlines the tensions between academic painting and emerging movements like Romanticism and Realism, highlighting key artistic developments and their societal contexts. Through vivid descriptions of their works, the text illustrates how personal experiences, emotions, and social issues influenced these artists, ultimately shaping the landscape of modern art and setting the stage for future artistic explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Evans, Grose, 1928-2000
EBook No.: 59288
Published: Apr 16, 2019
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Painting, French
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 60060574
Title: French Painting of the 19th Century in the National Gallery of Art
Alternate Title: French Painting of the Nineteenth Century in the National Gallery of Art
Note: Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "French Painting of the 19th Century in the National Gallery of Art" by Grose Evans is a scholarly art historical publication written in the mid-20th century. This book provides an insightful exploration of the evolution of French painting during the 19th century, focusing on various influential artists and movements that emerged in response to traditional artistic conventions. The primary topic revolves around how these artists navigated the challenges posed by the prevailing academic standards and societal expectations to express their innovative ideas. In this comprehensive account, Grose Evans delves into the lives and artistic philosophies of notable figures such as Jacques-Louis David, Eugène Delacroix, Gustave Courbet, and the Impressionists, including Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The book outlines the tensions between academic painting and emerging movements like Romanticism and Realism, highlighting key artistic developments and their societal contexts. Through vivid descriptions of their works, the text illustrates how personal experiences, emotions, and social issues influenced these artists, ultimately shaping the landscape of modern art and setting the stage for future artistic explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Evans, Grose, 1928-2000
EBook No.: 59288
Published: Apr 16, 2019
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Painting, French
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.