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Antoine Watteau

By Youri Zolotov

Antoine Watteau Film, Art & Culture

Antoine Watteau

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Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) epitomises the grace, intelligence, and poetry of the eighteenth century, a period when French tastes reigned supreme throughout Europe. He is renowned as a pivotal figure in Rococo art. Watteau excels in depicting scenes of daily life and theatrical costumes. His work, while highly stylised, reveals an undercurrent of melancholy beneath its apparent frivolity. It captures profound emotions, hinting at love that transcends mere physical attraction and showcasing the enigmatic ambience present in his landscapes and the wistful gaze in lovers' eyes. Watteau's exceptional sense of colour imparts feelings of softness and mystery, akin to a pervasive musical undertone. His robust draughtsmanship places him among the greatest artists, and his inherent poetic essence evokes dreamlike visions.
Product details
Number of Pages:
200
Release Date:
2023-09-06
Publication Date:
2023-09-06
Publisher:
Parkstone International
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1639195955
ISBN13:
9781639195954
Weight:
983 g
Height:
221 cm
Width:
276 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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