In this engrossing account Simon Lee argues that David was the single most important European painter of the age, perfecting a style of dramatic and noble painting that matched exactly the contemporary desire for morally elevating images. A leading exponent of what was to be termed Neoclassicism, he was, however, capable of departing considerably from its ideals of understatement and restraint. Lee's account is the first to trace all aspects of David's career, from his intellectual interests to his entrepreneurial skills and his relationships with patrons. Drawing on the most recent research, he analyses David's stylistic innovations, his political engagement, his search for new audiences, and his changing attitudes to the depiction of virtue and patriotism.
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In this engrossing account Simon Lee argues that David was the single most important European painter of the age, perfecting a style of dramatic and noble painting that matched exactly the contemporary desire for morally elevating images. A leading exponent of what was to be termed Neoclassicism, he was, however, capable of departing considerably from its ideals of understatement and restraint. Lee's account is the first to trace all aspects of David's career, from his intellectual interests to his entrepreneurial skills and his relationships with patrons. Drawing on the most recent research, he analyses David's stylistic innovations, his political engagement, his search for new audiences, and his changing attitudes to the depiction of virtue and patriotism.
Imprint | Phaidon Press Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Art & Ideas |
Release date | March 1999 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | November 1999 |
Translators | Francoise Guiramand |
Authors | Simon Lee |
Dimensions | 220 x 160 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 352 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7148-3804-5 |
Barcode | 9780714838045 |
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LSN | 0-7148-3804-7 |