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English Art in the Xviii Century

by C. Reginald Grundy
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025347509
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 214
  • Original Price: GBP 25.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 477 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): History / General

"English Art in the Xviii Century" provides a sophisticated and detailed examination of the artistic achievements that defined Great Britain during the 1700s. Written by C. Reginald Grundy, this work chronicles the emergence of a uniquely British aesthetic, moving beyond continental influences to establish a distinct national identity in the fine arts. The book focuses heavily on the "Golden Age" of English painting, offering in-depth portraits of luminaries such as William Hogarth, Joshua Reynolds, and Thomas Gainsborough.

The narrative explores the development of various genres, from the formal elegance of portraiture and the satirical depth of narrative painting to the early foundations of the English landscape school. Beyond individual masters, the text examines the institutional shifts of the era, including the founding of the Royal Academy and the growing patronage of the arts among the burgeoning middle class. Grundy's analysis provides historical context for the techniques and philosophies that propelled English art to international prominence. "English Art in the Xviii Century" remains a vital resource for those seeking to understand the cultural and social forces that shaped one of the most vibrant periods in art history.

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