Author: MARTIN, SIMON
Title: The Mythic Method. Classicism in British Art 1920-1950.
Description: Chichester: Pallant House Gallery, 2016. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Price label on back cover. ; With illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Price label on back cover. ; 26 x 21 x 0.9 cms; 128 pages; The Mythic Method: Classicism in British Art 1920–1950 is an exhibition catalogue that offers a comprehensive exploration of how British artists during the interwar period drew inspiration from classical mythology and ideals. Curated by Simon Martin, the exhibition delves into the resurgence of classicism in British art following the First World War, highlighting how artists sought to reassert values of tranquility, reason, and order in a time of social and political upheaval. The catalogue features works by over forty artists, including Vanessa Bell, Wyndham Lewis, Edward Burra, and Henry Moore. These artists employed classical themes and motifs in their paintings, sculptures, and murals, often reimagining Greek and Roman myths to comment on contemporary issues. For instance, artists like William Roberts and John Armstrong depicted scenes from classical mythology with a modern sensibility, while photographers like Madame Yevonde captured stylized portraits of women as mythological figures. The exhibition also examines the political dimensions of this classical revival, noting how some artists used classical imagery to comment on the challenges and uncertainties of the interwar period. The catalogue provides a nuanced understanding of how classical themes were reinterpreted in modern British art, offering insights into the ways artists navigated the complexities of their time. Overall, The Mythic Method serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of classical tradition and modern British art, shedding light on a significant yet often overlooked aspect of 20th-century art history.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Modernism
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Title: The Mythic Method. Classicism in British Art 1920-1950.
Description: Chichester: Pallant House Gallery, 2016. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Price label on back cover. ; With illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Price label on back cover. ; 26 x 21 x 0.9 cms; 128 pages; The Mythic Method: Classicism in British Art 1920–1950 is an exhibition catalogue that offers a comprehensive exploration of how British artists during the interwar period drew inspiration from classical mythology and ideals. Curated by Simon Martin, the exhibition delves into the resurgence of classicism in British art following the First World War, highlighting how artists sought to reassert values of tranquility, reason, and order in a time of social and political upheaval. The catalogue features works by over forty artists, including Vanessa Bell, Wyndham Lewis, Edward Burra, and Henry Moore. These artists employed classical themes and motifs in their paintings, sculptures, and murals, often reimagining Greek and Roman myths to comment on contemporary issues. For instance, artists like William Roberts and John Armstrong depicted scenes from classical mythology with a modern sensibility, while photographers like Madame Yevonde captured stylized portraits of women as mythological figures. The exhibition also examines the political dimensions of this classical revival, noting how some artists used classical imagery to comment on the challenges and uncertainties of the interwar period. The catalogue provides a nuanced understanding of how classical themes were reinterpreted in modern British art, offering insights into the ways artists navigated the complexities of their time. Overall, The Mythic Method serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of classical tradition and modern British art, shedding light on a significant yet often overlooked aspect of 20th-century art history.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Modernism
Price: GBP 16.00 = appr. US$ 22.85 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63280
- Book number: 63280
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