Few artists have been subjected to more myth-making and misconceptions thanante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882). Tales about his role as a founder of there-Raphaelite Brotherhood and about his romantic involvements have oftenvershadowed his achievements as a painter in oils and watercolours.;The aimf this study is to restore the artist to his rightful place as one ofictorian England's most engaging painters. It describes his life and worknd attempts to re-establish Rossetti as a major force in British art.
This book focuses on Sir Edward Burne-Jones' mythical paintings from 1868 to 1886. His artistic training and traveling experiences, his love for the Greek-sculptress, Maria Zambaco, and his aesthetic sensibility provided the background for these mythical paintings. This book analyzes two main concepts: Burne-Jones' assimilation of Neoplatonic ideal beauty as depicted in his solo and narrative paintings, and Burne-Jones' fusion of the classical and emblematic traditions in his imagery.
Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
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ISBN 10
1433118769
ISBN 13
9781433118760
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