Placeholder text

Go to cart

The Dark Side of the Landscape

By John Barrell

The Dark Side of the Landscape Film, Art & Culture

The Dark Side of the Landscape

Only 1 item left in stock
Description
The eighteenth-century saw a radical change in the depiction of country life in English painting: feeling less constrained by the conventions of classical or theatrical pastoral, landscape painters attempted to offer a portrayal of what life was really like, or was thought to be like, in England; and this inevitably involved a distinct approach to the depiction of the rural poor. John Barrell's influential 1980 study shows why the poor began to be of such interest to painters, and examines the ways in which they could be represented so as to be an acceptable part of the décor of the salons of the rich. His discussion focuses on the work of three painters: Thomas Gainsborough, George Morland and John Constable. Throughout the book, Barrell draws illuminating comparisons with the literature of rural life and with the work of other painters. His terse and vigourous account has provided a landmark for social historians and literary critics, as well as historians of art.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
192
Release Date:
1983-09-29
Publication Date:
2012-08-29
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0521276551
ISBN13:
9780521276559
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
342 g
Height:
170 cm
Width:
244 cm
Thickness:
11 cm
Buy on Amazon

Condition

Show more

Show less
Good
The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
Available immediately
€19,69

Incl. VAT, plus shipping costs

PayPal
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Only 1 item left in stock

Verified second-hand article

Verified second-hand item

Free shipping from 19€

€19,69