French Painting of the 19th Century in the National Gallery of Art by Grose Evans
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"French Painting of the 19th Century in the National Gallery of Art" by Grose Evans is a scholarly art historical publication written in the mid-20th century. This book provides an insightful exploration of the evolution of French painting during the 19th century, focusing on various influential artists and movements that emerged in response to traditional artistic conventions. The primary topic revolves around how these artists navigated the challenges posed by the prevailing
academic standards and societal expectations to express their innovative ideas. In this comprehensive account, Grose Evans delves into the lives and artistic philosophies of notable figures such as Jacques-Louis David, Eugène Delacroix, Gustave Courbet, and the Impressionists, including Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The book outlines the tensions between academic painting and emerging movements like Romanticism and Realism, highlighting key artistic developments and their societal contexts. Through vivid descriptions of their works, the text illustrates how personal experiences, emotions, and social issues influenced these artists, ultimately shaping the landscape of modern art and setting the stage for future artistic explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Evans, Grose, 1928-2000 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 60060574 |
| Title | French Painting of the 19th Century in the National Gallery of Art |
| Alternate Title | French Painting of the Nineteenth Century in the National Gallery of Art |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Painting, French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59288 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59288-6 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 352 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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