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David to Delacroix: The Rise of Romantic Mythology (Bettie Allison Rand Lectures in Art History),Used
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In this beautifully illustrated study of intellectual and art history, Dorothy Johnson explores the representation of classical myths by renowned French artists in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, demonstrating the extraordinary influence of the natural sciences and psychology on artistic depiction of myth.Highlighting the work of major painters such as David, Girodet, Gerard, Ingres, and Delacroix and sculptors such as Houdon and Pajou, David to Delacroix reveals how these artists offered innovative reinterpretations of myth while incorporating contemporaneous and revolutionary discoveries in the disciplines of anatomy, biology, physiology, psychology, and medicine. The interplay among these disciplines, Johnson argues, led to a reexamination by visual artists of the historical and intellectual structures of myth, its social and psychological dimensions, and its construction as a vital means of understanding the self and the individual's role in society. This confluence is studied in depth for the first time here, and each chapter includes rich examples chosen from the vast number of mythological representations of the period. While focused on mythical subjects, French Romantic artists, Johnson argues, were creating increasingly modern modes of interpreting and meditating on culture and the human condition.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'David to Delacroix: The Rise of Romantic Mythology'? A: The book explores the representation of classical myths by French artists in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, focusing on the influence of natural sciences and psychology on artistic depictions of myth.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'David to Delacroix: The Rise of Romantic Mythology' is Dorothy Johnson.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the reinterpretation of myth by artists, the influence of contemporary scientific discoveries, and the social and psychological dimensions of myth in relation to individual identity.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book consists of 260 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides an in-depth analysis of art history and mythological representation.
- Q: When was 'David to Delacroix' published? A: The book was published on February 14, 2011.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is a new edition of 'David to Delacroix: The Rise of Romantic Mythology'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Criticism.