Art As History: Episodes In The Culture And Politics Of Nineteenth-Century Germany
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Edition: 2nd pr
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings noted. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A landmark work in the intersection of art history and political history, Art as History by Peter Paret chronicles the dynamic relationship between visual culture and political life in nineteenth-century Germany. Through a series of richly detailed episodes, Paret argues that art was not merely a passive reflection of the era but an active participant in shaping national identity, ideology, and political discourse. Drawing on paintings, prints, and public monuments, the book presents a compelling portrait of how artists and their patrons navigated the turbulent currents of German nationalism, revolution, and state power. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in its prose, this work illuminates the ways in which aesthetic choices carried profound social and political consequences in one of Europe's most transformative centuries.
Author: Peter Paret
Format: Hardback
Published: 1989, Princeton University Press
Genre: History of arts
Edition: 2nd pr
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings noted. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A landmark work in the intersection of art history and political history, Art as History by Peter Paret chronicles the dynamic relationship between visual culture and political life in nineteenth-century Germany. Through a series of richly detailed episodes, Paret argues that art was not merely a passive reflection of the era but an active participant in shaping national identity, ideology, and political discourse. Drawing on paintings, prints, and public monuments, the book presents a compelling portrait of how artists and their patrons navigated the turbulent currents of German nationalism, revolution, and state power. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in its prose, this work illuminates the ways in which aesthetic choices carried profound social and political consequences in one of Europe's most transformative centuries.