The conventional history of art is one of great men making great paintings, and displaying their works to a predominantly male audience in male-run institutions. Women, however, have had a role, often
Even before the advent of haute couture, Paris was a great centre of fashion. During the second half of the nineteenth century, when the capital was transformed by an ambitious urban plan, its residen
Exploring the vision of beauty he brought into being, this text seeks to show how Monet's endeavours as a gardener were an essential part of his identity as a painter and how his artistic vision drew
The long and stellar career of John Everett Millais (1829-1896) has been framed in terms of his rise to notoriety as an original member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood followed by a compromising des
Accessible and informative, this book is a gorgeous introduction to great American artists. While the history of American art is as varied as the fifty states the country is comprised of, it tells a s
Containing a stunning array of romantic paintings, this book brings together two important aspects of Victorian culture--the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the meaning of flowers. Few artistic movements
A selection of more than 40 of Van Gogh's most vibrant flower paintings, with extracts from his own writing and insightful comments on the symbolism of his subjects.
Monet's garden in Normandy was a private haven where domestic pleasure, artistic vision and aesthetic delight converged. Although he modestly told his dealer, Paul Durand-Ruel, that he gardened 'so th
The face is not only central to identity, but is also the primary vehicle for human expression, emotion, and character. It signifies intellect and power, is often regarded as a window into the soul, a
In this two-volume set that is part of a series that examines iconic popular culture figures, authors affiliated with the Art Institute of Chicago) compile in-depth entries that survey diverse icons o
Surveys the imaging and interpretation of the Victorian city and its influence on art and science, in 13 essays from the 1993 annual meeting of the Midwest Victorian Studies Association. The topics in
Surveys Arthurian history and legend and its place in archaeology, literature, and the arts from the 5th century to the present, with chapters on origins, early and modern Arthurian literature, and Ar
