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An Introduction to English Painting
Sir John Rothenstein
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Paperback. From medieval wall-paintings and illuminated manuscripts the story of English art unfolds, incorporating Tudor and Stuart portraiture, sporting pictures, landscapes, watercolours and on through the Pre-Raphaelites to the 1950s. Separate chapters are dedicated to influentual artists such as Turner. Num Pages: 220 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; AC; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 259. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
John Rothenstein's Introduction To English Painting has long been recognised as one of the best concise guides to the development of English painting. In this book he combines the authority of his scholarship with rare, discerning enthusiasm (and not a little wit). From medieval wall-paintings and illuminated manuscripts the story of English art unfolds, incorporating Tudor and Stuart portraiture, sporting pictures, landscapes, watercolours and on through the Pre-Raphaelites to the 1950s, dedicating chapters to such influential artists as Hogarth, Blake, Gainsborough, Turner, Whistler and Sickert. This book is essential to any reader wishing to understand and appreciate the varied richness ... Read more
John Rothenstein's Introduction To English Painting has long been recognised as one of the best concise guides to the development of English painting. In this book he combines the authority of his scholarship with rare, discerning enthusiasm (and not a little wit). From medieval wall-paintings and illuminated manuscripts the story of English art unfolds, incorporating Tudor and Stuart portraiture, sporting pictures, landscapes, watercolours and on through the Pre-Raphaelites to the 1950s, dedicating chapters to such influential artists as Hogarth, Blake, Gainsborough, Turner, Whistler and Sickert. This book is essential to any reader wishing to understand and appreciate the varied richness ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Barbara Ward & Associates
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
220
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781860646782
SKU
KAC0004163
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Ref
99-1
About Sir John Rothenstein
Sir John Rothenstein was, for 26 years, Director of the Tate Gallery, and the author of many major works.
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