Twenty-first-century perspectives on nineteenth-century art
Subtitle: essays in honor of Gabriel P. Weisberg
By: edited by Petra ten-Doesschate Chu and Laurinda S. Dixon.
Contributors: Weisberg, Gabriel P.; Chu, Petra ten-Doesschate.; Dixon, Laurinda S.
Publisher: University of Delaware Press; UNKNO
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Newark
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9780874130119
Subjects: Art, Modern -- 19th century
Description: "This book presents an interdisciplinary and inclusive view of nineteenth-century art, observed from the vantage point of the new twenty-first century. The areas of expertise represented by the thirty essays herein span the full range of nineteenth-century studies, and include discussions of such artistic styles as realism, impressionism, romanticism, and art nouveau, as well as early twentieth-century movements that owe their formative influence to the nineteenth century. Topics span the historical gamut from revivalism to the roots of modernism, considering along the way such themes as the depiction of women, Orientalism, art criticism, evolutionary theory, political propaganda, history painting, landscape, and national identity. Aspects of art display, public monuments, and international exhibitions shed light on the roles of government and individuals in the dissemination of artistic styles and subject matter. Unique in this collection is an emphasis on the marketing of art, both in America and abroad, which considers the important financial and commercial issues that continue to influence viewers' beliefs and perceptions. Most important, this book demonstrates that the rich field of nineteenth-century studies continues to inspire discovery and creativity."--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.