Kenneth Clark: A Biography
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Meryle Secrest
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning along spine, light tanning to inside first and last pages
This compelling biography chronicles the life and career of Kenneth Clark, the influential art historian, museum director, and broadcaster. Secrest meticulously details Clark's profound impact on public understanding of art through his groundbreaking television series "Civilisation" and his significant contributions to institutions like the National Gallery. The narrative uncovers the complexities of his personal life alongside his professional achievements, presenting a nuanced portrait of a man who shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in art history, cultural criticism, or the lives of prominent intellectual figures.
Author: Meryle Secrest
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning along spine, light tanning to inside first and last pages
This compelling biography chronicles the life and career of Kenneth Clark, the influential art historian, museum director, and broadcaster. Secrest meticulously details Clark's profound impact on public understanding of art through his groundbreaking television series "Civilisation" and his significant contributions to institutions like the National Gallery. The narrative uncovers the complexities of his personal life alongside his professional achievements, presenting a nuanced portrait of a man who shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in art history, cultural criticism, or the lives of prominent intellectual figures.