Modern Art 1851-1929 Capitalism and Representation (Oxford History of Art)

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Illustrated
1999
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The period 1851 to 1929 witnessed the rise of the major European avant-garde groups: the Realists, Impressionists, Post-Impressionists, Symbolists, Cubists, and Surrealists. It was also a time of rapid social, economic, and political change, encompassing a revolution in communication systems and technology, and an unprecedented growth in the availability of printed images. Richard Brettell's innovative account explores the aims and achievements - the beautiful and the bizarre - of artists such as Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, and Dali, in relation to urban capitalism and expansion, colonialism, nationalism and internationalism, and the museum. Tracing common themes of representation, imagination, perception, and sexuality across works in a wide range of different media he presents a fresh approach to the fine art and photography of this remarkable era.

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The period 1851 to 1929 witnessed the rise of the major European avant-garde groups: the Realists, Impressionists, Post-Impressionists, Symbolists, Cubists, and Surrealists. It was also a time of rapid social, economic, and political change, encompassing a revolution in communication systems and technology, and an unprecedented growth in the availability of printed images. Richard Brettell's innovative account explores the aims and achievements - the beautiful and the bizarre - of artists such as Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, and Dali, in relation to urban capitalism and expansion, colonialism, nationalism and internationalism, and the museum. Tracing common themes of representation, imagination, perception, and sexuality across works in a wide range of different media he presents a fresh approach to the fine art and photography of this remarkable era.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 272
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 01 Apr 1999
ISBN 10: 019284220X
ISBN 13: 9780192842206

Media Reviews

Uniquely valuable...a magisterial survey of the cultural, economic, and historical conditions in which modern art flourished. --Stephen Eisenman, Northwestern University

Very refreshing and original....The visual range--Czech and Canadian, Finnish and French--wrenches our tired assumptions about pictorial modernism into vivid new perspectives. --Richard Thomson, Edinburgh University

A history of modern art of the highest quality, informative and enthusiastic. --Francoise Cachin, Directeur des Musees de France

Lushly illustrated and laced with insightful captions, the images showcase a large cross-section of masters, including many works from the former Eastern bloc never before seen.... This addition to the Oxford series brings a freshly chivalrous account of modern art. --Foreword

Written with an almost manic verve and fluency and an enviable command of many distant crevice in its panoramic subject matter.... A reordering of the global potential of modern art. --John Russell, New York Times Book Review

Uniquely valuable...a magisterial survey of the cultural, economic, and historical conditions in which modern art flourished. --Stephen Eisenman, Northwestern University

A history of modern art of the highest quality, informative and enthusiastic. --Francoise Cachin, Directeur des Musees de France

Author Bio

Richard Brettell, formerly Director of the Dallas Museum, is currently an independent consultant to museums round the world. He also continues to undertake research and teaching duties at a variety of educational institutions.