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The Lure of the East: British Orientalist Painting,Used
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With its unprecedented focus on the history of Orientalism in British art, this handsome book places the British within the story of how the genre was established in the 19th centurya story heretofore dominated by the French. Featuring both wellknown and rarely seen paintings, together with sketches and photographs, this volume examines the work of British artists who engaged with Middle Eastern themes over three centuries, from the 1620s to the eclipse of the Ottoman Empire in 1922.Included are works by Joshua Reynolds, J. F. Lewis, W. H. Hunt, David Wilkie, John Singer Sargent, William Holman Hunt, J.M.W. Turner, Roger Fenton, Andrew Geddes, and Edward Lear. Many of their images are, or purport to be, the result of direct observation of actual places in the Middle East. The book spotlights numerous topics of timely cultural interest, including the crosspollination of British and Islamic artistic traditions, as well as Western myths about the Islamic world in relation to artists actual experiences.Exhibition Schedule:Yale Center for British Art (February 7 April 27, 2008)Tate Britain, London (June 4 August 31, 2008)Pera Museum, Istanbul, Turkey (October 2008 January 2009)Sharjah Art Museum, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (late February April 2009)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Lure of the East: British Orientalist Painting'? A: The book focuses on the history of Orientalism in British art, highlighting how British artists engaged with Middle Eastern themes from the 1620s to the early 20th century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Lure of the East: British Orientalist Painting' is Nicholas Tromans.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book feature? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Lure of the East' published? A: The book was published on April 9, 2008.
- Q: What artists are featured in this book? A: The book features works by artists such as Joshua Reynolds, J. F. Lewis, W. H. Hunt, John Singer Sargent, and J.M.W. Turner, among others.
- Q: Is there an exhibition schedule included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an exhibition schedule detailing locations and dates, including the Yale Center for British Art and Tate Britain.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: Yes, the book features both well-known and rarely seen paintings, along with sketches and photographs.
- Q: What themes does the book explore regarding British and Islamic art? A: The book examines the cross-pollination of British and Islamic artistic traditions and discusses Western myths about the Islamic world in relation to artists' experiences.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in art history? A: Yes, 'The Lure of the East' is ideal for readers interested in art history, particularly those focused on Orientalism and its impact on British art.