An outline of English painting

by Reginald Howard Wilenski

""Outline of English Painting"" is a comprehensive guide to the history of English painting, written by R. H. Wilenski. The book covers the period from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and includes detailed discussions of the major artists and movements that have shaped English painting over the centuries. The book is divided into chapters that cover specific periods and styles, such as the Renaissance, the Baroque, and the Romantic era. Each chapter includes illustrations of key works of art, as well as analysis and commentary on the cultural and historical context in which they were created. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English painting, and provides a fascinating insight into the development of this important artistic tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

76 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1932

About the author

Reginald Howard Wilenski (7 March 1887 – 19 April 1975) was an English painter, art historian and critic.

Wilenski abandoned his studies at Oxford to study painting in Munich and Paris but was unsuccessful in his career as an artist and subsequently worked in the War Office intelligence department during the First World War before reviewing art for the Evening Standard.

He was a press censor and worked for the BBC European service during the Second World War. He was made a chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 1967.

He's known for his books The Modern Movement in Art (1927), The Meaning of Modern Sculpture (1932), and his psychological study of John Ruskin (1933).