Beautiful Children: Immortalised by the Masters invites you into the world of childhood as seen through centuries of art. This nonfiction work surveys how painters from Velazquez to Millais have captured the spirit, charm, and candid moments of young sitters, revealing a continuous dialogue between youth and painterly technique.
Across chapters and portraits, the book connects shifts in style, taste, and culture to the evolving image of the child. It discusses how artists balanced natural likeness with symbolic meaning, and it highlights the voices of notable women painters who shaped this theme, alongside celebrated masters of the European tradition.
- Learn how portraiture of children rose to prominence in different eras and places.
- See how painters used color, pose, and setting to convey mood and character.
- Discover stories behind famous works and the artists who forged new paths in depicting youth.
- Compare approaches from the French, British, and Italian-influenced schools of art as they shaped our vision of childhood.
Ideal for readers of art history and portraiture who want a clear, accessible look at how the “little sitters” became enduring symbols in Western painting.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This illustrated book chronicles the captivating artistic evolution of child portraiture from the Middle Ages through the 18th century, featuring stunning color reproductions by old masters such as Rubens, Van Dyck, Reynolds, and more. The author explores how the depiction of children in art shifted dramatically over time - from the symbolic and formal religious paintings of the early Renaissance, to the realistic and idealized portraits of the Baroque and Rococo periods. This book offers a fascinating journey into the world of art history and the changing perceptions of children throughout the ages, providing an invaluable resource for art enthusiasts and historians alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330221655_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330221655
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330221655
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)