Isbn: 9780259010821 - joshua reynolds (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and art of Joshua Reynolds, renowned 18th-century English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts. At the time, Reynolds's style represented a shift from the aristocratic tradition of portraiture toward a more natural, realistic style influenced by the Old Masters. The author explores the artist's life and influences, including his study in Italy and his admiration for painters such as Michelangelo, Peter Paul Rubens, Titian, and Rembrandt. The book delves into the artistic landscape of 18th-century Britain, where the newly founded academy promised a new level of artistic legitimacy, and Reynolds became a celebrated figure within the world of art and society. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Reynolds's work, examining his techniques, his theories on art, and his influence on subsequent generations of artists. 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.…