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Representations of G.F. Watts

Art Making in Victorian Culture

Colin Trodd author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:30th Sep '21

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Originally published in 2004. Once the most popular Victorian artist, G. F. Watts was also a complex and elusive figure. Influenced by evolutionary theory, he reinterpreted the tradition of the classical body, while his philanthropic and educational interests informed projects for a more affective public art. This book is the first modern account of the full range of Watts's different artistic interests and practices. Offering fresh approaches to his historical, allegorical and mythological paintings, it also traces his increasingly radical approach to portraiture and sculpture and examines the institutional and biographical factors behind his immense public profile. Together the essays present a comprehensive analysis of Watts's work and his vital relationship to the intellectual, cultural and social forces of his time.

ISBN: 9781138620384

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 400g

216 pages