Edward Burne-Jones' Mythical Paintings
Subtitle: The Pygmalion of the Pre-Raphaelite Painters
Publisher: Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 271
ISBN-13: 9781433118760
Subjects: Art and mythology; Art criticism; Pre-raphaelitism; Art, british
Description: This book focuses on Sir Edward Burne-Jones' mythical paintings from 1868 to 1886. His artistic training and traveling experiences, his love for the Greek-sculptress, Maria Zambaco, and his aesthetic sensibility provided the background for these mythical paintings. This book analyzes two main concepts: Burne-Jones' assimilation of Neoplatonic ideal beauty as depicted in his solo and narrative paintings, and Burne-Jones' fusion of the classical and emblematic traditions in his imagery.