Another Part Of The Wood: A Self Portrait

Another Part Of The Wood: A Self Portrait

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Kenneth Clark
Binding: Hardback
Published: BCA, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner

This compelling autobiography presents a candid self-portrait of Kenneth Clark, one of the 20th century's most influential art historians and public intellectuals. Clark chronicles his privileged upbringing, his formative years at Winchester and Oxford, and his rapid ascent within the art world, including his tenure as director of the National Gallery. He offers insightful reflections on art, culture, and society, revealing the intellectual currents that shaped his perspectives and the personal experiences that informed his public persona. The narrative provides a unique glimpse into the life of a man who profoundly shaped public understanding and appreciation of art.

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Description

Author: Kenneth Clark
Binding: Hardback
Published: BCA, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner

This compelling autobiography presents a candid self-portrait of Kenneth Clark, one of the 20th century's most influential art historians and public intellectuals. Clark chronicles his privileged upbringing, his formative years at Winchester and Oxford, and his rapid ascent within the art world, including his tenure as director of the National Gallery. He offers insightful reflections on art, culture, and society, revealing the intellectual currents that shaped his perspectives and the personal experiences that informed his public persona. The narrative provides a unique glimpse into the life of a man who profoundly shaped public understanding and appreciation of art.