Rediscoveries In Art: Some Aspects Of Taste, Fashion And Collecting In England And France
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Francis Haskell
Binding: Paperback
Published: Phaidon, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the fascinating shifts in artistic appreciation and the intricate dynamics of collecting that shaped the cultural landscapes of England and France. It uncovers how changing tastes and prevailing fashions influenced the rediscovery and re-evaluation of artworks across different eras. The author presents a meticulous examination of the motivations behind collecting, illustrating the complex interplay between connoisseurship, social status, and economic factors. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the historical forces that determined which art was celebrated and which was overlooked, offering a compelling narrative on the subjective nature of artistic value. Rediscoveries In Art provides an authoritative account for anyone interested in the history of art, collecting, and cultural studies.
Author: Francis Haskell
Binding: Paperback
Published: Phaidon, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the fascinating shifts in artistic appreciation and the intricate dynamics of collecting that shaped the cultural landscapes of England and France. It uncovers how changing tastes and prevailing fashions influenced the rediscovery and re-evaluation of artworks across different eras. The author presents a meticulous examination of the motivations behind collecting, illustrating the complex interplay between connoisseurship, social status, and economic factors. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the historical forces that determined which art was celebrated and which was overlooked, offering a compelling narrative on the subjective nature of artistic value. Rediscoveries In Art provides an authoritative account for anyone interested in the history of art, collecting, and cultural studies.