Main entry:

Irwin, David G.

Title & Author:

Neoclassicism / David Irwin.

Publication:

London : Phaidon, 1997.

Description:

446 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm

Series:

Art & ideas

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 436-438) and index.
Early Development 1750 to 1790. 1. The Lure of Italy and Beyond: The Grand Tour. 2. Architectural Innovations: Public and Private Buildings. 3. From Achilles to Wolfe: The Painting of History. 4. Picturesque Nature: Gardens and Landscape Paintings. 5. Commercial Initiative: Furnishing the Home -- Maturity 1790 to 1830. 6. Revolution, War and Nationalism: Art in the Service of Politics. 7. Washington to Sydney: Classicism Triumphant. 8. Eating your Ice under a Grecian Group: Living with Neoclassicism -- The Aftermath. 9. Crystal Palace to the Present: The Legacy of Neoclassicism.
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Summary:

Neoclassicism, which flourished between 1750 and 1850, was the most pervasive style in the history of European art. Irwin looks at all its manifestations, its scope and its appeal, from the fine to the utilitarian.

ISBN:

071483369X (paperback)
9780714833699 (paperback)

Subject:

Neoclassicism (Art)
Néoclassicisme (Art)
20.70 European art.
Neoclassicisme.
Bouwkunst.
Kunstnijverheid.
Beeldende kunsten.
Art, Modern History.
Art, Modern 19th century.
Néo-classicisme (art)
Classicisme (art)

Added entries:

Art & ideas.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 191511
Call No.: ID N6425.N4.I72; ID:97-B2454
Status: Available