Portraits of the English Civil Wars
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (705 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1910787388 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 100 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He is also a well-known curator and art historian. . About the AuthorAngus Haldane is director of Haldane Fine Art, an art dealership and consultancy
The first book in the new series the Face of War, it will be an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of portraiture and the historical figures of the English Civil War. Each portrait is presented here alongside a short biography of the protagonist’s life, and is accompanied by an extended discussion on the iconography of the painting and its art historical relevance, including aspects of patronage. In this book, Angus Haldane examines the portraiture and history of the English Civil Wars through representations of the protagonists who were involved in the conflict. Art historians have tended to ignore the timeframe because it falls between Van Dyck, court painter to Charles I, and Sir Peter Lely, court painter to Charles II. But this book seeks to change that perspective, revealing that these tumultuous years represent as much of an artistic transformation as a political one. Though the events of this significant time period
Angus Haldane is director of Haldane Fine Art, an art dealership and consultancy. . He is also a well-known curator and art historian