This is a fresh introduction to the art of Thomas Gainsborough, who was one of England's greatest artists and the creator, with Joshua Reynolds, of an independent English school. Gainsborough has long been a popular and attractive figure in the history of English art, but this book shows that he was more than the well-known painter of The Blue Boy. His role as a prototype for the modern idea of the 'artist as romantic' is discussed, while his deep knowledge of the art of the past is revealed to demonstrate his eclectic yet ...
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This is a fresh introduction to the art of Thomas Gainsborough, who was one of England's greatest artists and the creator, with Joshua Reynolds, of an independent English school. Gainsborough has long been a popular and attractive figure in the history of English art, but this book shows that he was more than the well-known painter of The Blue Boy. His role as a prototype for the modern idea of the 'artist as romantic' is discussed, while his deep knowledge of the art of the past is revealed to demonstrate his eclectic yet individual reworking of older styles. Gainsborough's own personal style, based on the early eighteenth-century example of the French rococo, was developed by him into a highly imaginative art which - with his love of music - had analogies with musical improvisation.
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Used-Very Good. This is the first introduction to the art and life of Thomas Gainsborough to appear for many years. Gainsborough has long been an attractive and popular figure in the history of English art, but this book shows that he was more than the well-known painter of The Blue Boy and the perennial rival to Joshua Reynolds. His role as a prototype for the modern idea of 'the artist as Romantic' is discussed, while his deep knowledge of the art of the past is revealed to demonstrate his eclectic yet individual reworking of older styles. An introduction and seventy-five carefully selected paintings and drawings explain Gainsborough's life and art and his important role in the development of an independent English school. Both text and illustrations provide a unique up-to-date and perceptive survey that will be of interest to the scholar and general reader alike. This is a fresh introduction to the art of Thomas Gainsborough. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks. wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector...
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Used-Very Good. This is the first introduction to the art and life of Thomas Gainsborough to appear for many years. Gainsborough has long been an attractive and popular figure in the history of English art, but this book shows that he was more than the well-known painter of The Blue Boy and the perennial rival to Joshua Reynolds. His role as a prototype for the modern idea of 'the artist as Romantic' is discussed, while his deep knowledge of the art of the past is revealed to demonstrate his eclectic yet individual reworking of older styles. An introduction and seventy-five carefully selected paintings and drawings explain Gainsborough's life and art and his important role in the development of an independent English school. Both text and illustrations provide a unique up-to-date and perceptive survey that will be of interest to the scholar and general reader alike. This is a fresh introduction to the art of Thomas Gainsborough. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
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Good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 198 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Ex-library s SOFT COVER BOOK (060217) FOLLOWING SPECIAL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY: This sale is for a used Book: This book Contains Stains, Writing, Highlight, Answers for most Questions, Notes, Names, Marker s Marks, and/Under-lining. Back and front cover (Bent, wrinkled, damaged & creased), Marker s mark, tapes, library s logo, missing blank pages, back and front cover cuts. Stem s binding (Good), Water damaged (NONE), DJ COVER (MISSING) wrinkled pages (yes). You will be at most 65% satisfied with this item or your money back guarantee.
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1991 Cormack, Malcolm THE PAINTINGS OF THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, c1991 182pp, bibliography, color illustrations sm 4to Previous owner's name upper edge of first page, else fine hardcover in near fine d/j; minor sunning on spine panel of d/j.
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Very Good. Used, dust jacket outer edges have minor scuffs, cover has light scratches, book content is in very good condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 198 p.
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