Victorian Olympus
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: William Gaunt
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Pages have yellowed
Victorian Olympus chronicles the vibrant artistic and cultural milieu of 19th-century Britain, presenting a compelling portrait of the era's most influential painters and sculptors. This insightful volume illustrates how these creative titans shaped the aesthetic sensibilities of their time, drawing parallels between their societal impact and the mythological pantheon. Gaunt's authoritative prose uncovers the intricate relationships and rivalries that defined the Victorian art world, detailing the masterpieces and movements that continue to resonate today. The narrative captures the grandeur and complexities of an age where art held a central place in national identity, offering a rich understanding of its enduring legacy.
Author: William Gaunt
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Pages have yellowed
Victorian Olympus chronicles the vibrant artistic and cultural milieu of 19th-century Britain, presenting a compelling portrait of the era's most influential painters and sculptors. This insightful volume illustrates how these creative titans shaped the aesthetic sensibilities of their time, drawing parallels between their societal impact and the mythological pantheon. Gaunt's authoritative prose uncovers the intricate relationships and rivalries that defined the Victorian art world, detailing the masterpieces and movements that continue to resonate today. The narrative captures the grandeur and complexities of an age where art held a central place in national identity, offering a rich understanding of its enduring legacy.