The Life and Work of Harry Clarke

by Nicola Gordon Bowe

Stained glass, Symbolism, Decadence, Celtic mysticism, Art Nouveau and the Ballets Russes - all these elements claim a place in the definition of Harry Clarke. Born a century ago, this Dublin artist, son of an English father and an Irish mother, worked intensely at his art, as if conscious that death would overtake him at an early age. Clarke is now recognized internationally as a bizarre genius of his age, as the Irish Beardsley. This is the story of a questing soul with a complex imagination who produced prolifically and with outstanding originality. His skill and vision has not been equaled and this book is based on a study which won the 1984 CINOA Art History Laureate and is richly illustrated, bringing the range and importance of Clarke's work to general attention.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Biography, Irish Literature, Ireland

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Celeste]

not going to rate bc ive decided that I don't rate nonfiction but I did enjoy!! struggled through some bits because I am not often a nonfiction reader but this was super informative and i'm very glad the library had it so I could indulge my current harry clarke obsession

[Jenneine · Rating 3 out of 5]

i'm a harry clarke fan so this is of interest to me. was inspired to read more after seeing an exhibit of his graphic art at the crawford museum in cork. then, i visited the spectacular windows in the st. sennan's church in kilrush, co clare. i appreciate the graphic art but the stained glass work transports me!

[Seema Rao · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting monograph of a prolific artist who worked in illustration and other applied arts.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Those stained-glass pieces are extraordinary!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An exceedingly well-researched book. For my own tastes I would have preferred more illustrations of Clarke's work and a bit less text. I particularly love his macabre book illustrations.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Illustrator for Edgar Allen Poe books