Kenneth Clark: A Biography
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Few figures in twentieth-century cultural life commanded the breadth of influence wielded by Kenneth Clark — art historian, museum director, and the man who brought civilisation itself to the television screen. Meryle Secrest's authoritative biography chronicles the life of this remarkable polymath, from his privileged Edwardian upbringing through his legendary tenure as director of the National Gallery to his triumphant BBC series Civilisation, which made him a household name across the English-speaking world. Secrest draws on extensive interviews and private papers to present a portrait that is as complex as it is compelling, uncovering the contradictions at the heart of a man who championed great art while navigating a deeply conflicted personal life. Her meticulous research and elegant prose illuminate Clark's relationships with the leading artists, writers, and intellectuals of his age — from Henry Moore to Edith Sitwell — raising urgent questions about the intersection of privilege, taste, and cultural authority that resonate far beyond his era.
Author: Meryle Secrest
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few figures in twentieth-century cultural life commanded the breadth of influence wielded by Kenneth Clark — art historian, museum director, and the man who brought civilisation itself to the television screen. Meryle Secrest's authoritative biography chronicles the life of this remarkable polymath, from his privileged Edwardian upbringing through his legendary tenure as director of the National Gallery to his triumphant BBC series Civilisation, which made him a household name across the English-speaking world. Secrest draws on extensive interviews and private papers to present a portrait that is as complex as it is compelling, uncovering the contradictions at the heart of a man who championed great art while navigating a deeply conflicted personal life. Her meticulous research and elegant prose illuminate Clark's relationships with the leading artists, writers, and intellectuals of his age — from Henry Moore to Edith Sitwell — raising urgent questions about the intersection of privilege, taste, and cultural authority that resonate far beyond his era.