Nineteenth-Century European Art

by Petra Chu

This survey explores the history of nineteenth-century European art and visual culture. Focusing primarily on painting and sculpture, it places these two art forms within the larger context of visual culture;including photography, graphic design, architecture, and decorative arts. In turn, all are treated within a broad historical framework to show the connections between visual cultural production and the political, social, and economic order of the time. Topics covered include The Classical Paradigm, Art and Revolutionary Propaganda In France, The Arts under Napoleon and Francisco Goya and Spanish Art at the Turn of the Eighteenth Century. For art enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to learn more about Art History.

Genres: Art, Art History, Reference, Academic, Textbooks, Nonfiction, School

560 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ina Reads · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately, although this textbook is easy to read, I would not even recommend it to people just beginning to study art history. It is not in-depth, nor does it provide a solid foundation in the approaches to art analysis. Important historical periods, such as the French Revolution, are unevenly treated and important artworks from the period are either not included or not written about in an analytical fashion. Sadly, Petra Chu's text is merely a gloss and other supplementary texts or lectures will be needed for readers to acquire an adequate understanding of 19th century European art.

[Murissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing prints and most are in colour. Although the book doesn't and can't go into each artist and movement in great detail it is a great starting point and reference to have. It is a beautiful book that is a joy to sit and flip through if not read. It also provides immensely helpful historical background and puts each movement and piece of art into context making you see it in another light.

[zelfvoldaantje · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved loved loved this books!
Even though I had to read this for my art history course, it felt like a breath of fresh air!!

De layout was logical as were the descriptive images.
Never was I bored whilst reading this