Poussin as a Painter: From Classicism to Abstraction by Richard Verdi (English)

Description: Poussin as a Painter by Richard Verdi Universally regarded as the father of French painting, Nicolas Poussin is arguably the greatest of all painters of that school. Yet Poussins reputation has been founded more on the intellectual and philosophical qualities of his art than its sheer visual beauty. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Universally regarded as the father of French painting, Nicolas Poussin is arguably the greatest of all painters of that school. Yet Poussins reputation has been founded more on the intellectual and philosophical qualities of his art than its sheer visual beauty.Richard Verdi redresses the balance, describing and analysing Poussins outstanding gifts as a pictorial storyteller, designer and colourist in short, on the purely aesthetic (and often abstract) aspects of his art that have inspired so many later painters, from Cezanne to Picasso. The book features more than 220 fine illustrations, the majority in colour, and encompasses all aspects of Poussins art from the mid 1620s to his death in 1665. This ground-breaking study gives new insight into Poussin, and is essential reading for all who admire this seminal French painter. Author Biography Richard Verdi is former Professor of Fine Art and Director of the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, The University of Birmingham. His many books include Nicolas Poussin 1594-1665 (1995), The Parrot in Art: From Durer to Elizabeth Butterworth (2007) and Rembrandts Themes: Life into Art (2014). Review Poussin as a Painter traces in detail Poussins evolving approaches to painting through invention, composition and colour, showing how they combine to make his best works both unified and unalterable. By careful forensic analysis of each composition, the author reveals how Poussins rigour and discipline forge unity from diversity, and then demonstrates how widely these principles have influenced later painters.-Paul Spencer-Longhurst, Editor, Richard Wilson Online, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art Review Quote "Verdi makes a case for Poussin as a painter in the fullest sense of the word. His Poussin thinks, but he does so through composition and color. In twelve lavishly illustrated chapters, Verdi comments on most of the major pieces Poussin made between his earliest surviving painting, a dignified altarpiece showing the Death of the Virgin in 1623, and his last, the unfinished Apollo and Daphne of 1664. Like a successful exhibition, the book makes its arguments through the juxtaposition of images and a detailed commentary. Verdi was for many years the director of the Barber Institute at the University of Birmingham, and put on major Poussin shows at the Royal Academy and the Scottish National Gallery; he writes with the easy authority of a curator sharing the art he knows best." Details ISBN1789141478 Author Richard Verdi Pages 424 Publisher Reaktion Books Year 2019 ISBN-10 1789141478 ISBN-13 9781789141474 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-10-14 Imprint Reaktion Books Subtitle From Classicism to Abstraction Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 759.4 Short Title Poussin As a Painter Language English UK Release Date 2019-10-14 NZ Release Date 2019-10-14 Illustrations 260 illustrations, 220 in colour Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2020-02-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126857843;

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