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David Francoise Guiramand

David By Francoise Guiramand

David by Francoise Guiramand


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Summary

A study of Jacques-Louis David, chronicler of the French Revolution.

David Summary

David by Francoise Guiramand

A participant in and chronicler of the French Revolution, Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) also witnessed the rise of Napoleon, painting a series of works glorifying his reign. Simon Lee's book is the first to deal with all aspects of David's career and character and to trace his changing relationships with patrons. This is a fresh analysis with an abundance of new insight.

David Reviews

"This up-to-date overview of David is a seamless fusion of art and history. Filled with unfamiliar facts, observations, and corollary images, it rejuvenates the father of modern French painting within the drama of Revolution, Empire and Restoration."-Robert Rosenblum, Department of Fine Arts, New York University

On the Art & Ideas series

"Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing."-Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London

"The format is wonderful and offers what had long been missing in academic studies: usable manuals for specific themes or periods... I am definitely not alone in welcoming Art & Ideas as a precious set of teaching tools."-Joachim Pissarro, Yale University

"Phaidon's series may prove to be the pick of the crop. It boasts expert but undogmatic texts and a wealth of illustrations."-The Sunday Telegraph

About Francoise Guiramand

Simon Lee is Senior Lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Reading.

Table of Contents

Background and artistic education - Parisian and Roman beginnings; painted virtue and patriotism - success in Enlightment Paris 1781-1789; the Raphael of the sans-culottes - David and the Revolution; the enterprise of "The intervention of the Sabine Women" - prison, recovery and change; the Emperor's painter - Napoleonic panorama; declining years? - David in exile; David's legacy.

Additional information

GOR003698948
9780714838045
0714838047
David by Francoise Guiramand
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Phaidon Press Ltd
1999-03-08
352
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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