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9780789212405 English 0789212404 A thorough exploration of the pastel as an artistic medium, focusing on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries., The most comprehensive history of pastel artworks in English, featuring stunning, museum-quality reproductions from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. Tracing the pastel's history since its invention in the fifteenth century, The Art of the Pastel follows its evolution from a humble medium for sketches to the height of its popularity for portraiture in the eighteenth century, followed by its embrace by the Impressionists and Symbolists, whose experimentations with it flourished in the next century. The most extensive survey of works in this medium, this book presents an unsurpassed authoritative account, written by two of the world's experts on pastels, Thea Burns and Philippe Saunier. With more than 250 color-rich illustrations and in-depth narratives on specific artists and movements, this book features stunning work by a range of artists, including the stars of the medium in their day: the eighteenth century's Maurice Quentin de la Tour and Jean-Etienne Liotard, known for their portraits; Edgar Degas, as seen in his vivid dancers' tutus a hundred years later; and French symbolists, such as Odilon Redon and his mystic, imaginative works of the early 1900s. The Art of the Pastel also features surprising, lesser-known works by iconic artists--Edouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, James McNeill Whistler, Pablo Picasso, and others--offering fresh perspectives on these well-documented oeuvres. A gorgeous book as well as an important work of art history, The Art of the Pastel is an excellent gift for art appreciators of all kinds, including those drawn to Impressionism, still life, and portraiture, along with amateur artists--a monumental addition to any serious art lover's library., The only comprehensive history of pastel art, beautifully illustrated with works both celebrated and little known The Art of the Pastel traces the evolution of this most appealing medium from the fifteenth to the early twentieth century--from its humble origins as a tool for sketching to the height of its popularity in Rococo portraiture, and its embrace by the Impressionists and Symbolists. Authors Thea Burns and Philippe Saunier, both leading experts on the subject, shed new light on the acknowledged masters of the pastel, such as Maurice Quentin de la Tour and Jean-Etienne Liotard, who used these magical sticks of color to capture the character of their sitters; Edgar Degas and Mary Cassat, who used them to reveal the unexpected beauties of the everyday; and Odilon Redon, who used them to explore the inner mysteries of the spirit. But Burns and Saunier consider the pastel work of many other artists as well, from forgotten--yet pleasing--society portraitists to such important names as Delacroix, Whistler, and Picasso. As a rare achievement, their graceful yet authoritative text is matched by the color plates in this volume, which reproduce the harmoniously blended hues of more than 330 choice pastels, from collections around the world. For reasons of conservation, most of these works are exhibited only rarely, and then only in low light. Now they can be admired all together, without interruption, in this museum between two covers. A delight for the eyes as well as an important work of art history, The Art of the Pastel will be eagerly welcomed by artists, scholars, and art lovers alike., The only comprehensive history of pastel artworks in English, featuring stunning, museum-quality reproductions from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. Tracing the pastel's history since its invention in the fifteenth century, The Art of the Pastel follows its evolution from a humble medium for sketches to the height of its popularity for portraiture in the eighteenth century, followed by its embrace by the Impressionists and Symbolists, whose experimentations with it flourished in the next century. The most extensive survey of works in this medium, this book presents an unsurpassed authoritative account, written by two of the world's experts on pastels, Thea Burns and Philippe Saunier. With more than 250 color-rich illustrations and in-depth narratives on specific artists and movements, this book features stunning work by a range of artists, including the stars of the medium in their day: the eighteenth century's Maurice Quentin de la Tour and Jean-Etienne Liotard, known for their portraits; Edgar Degas, as seen in his vivid dancers' tutus a hundred years later; and French symbolists, such as Odilon Redon and his mystic, imaginative works of the early 1900s. The Art of the Pastel also features surprising, lesser-known works by iconic artists--Edouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, James McNeill Whistler, Pablo Picasso, and others--offering fresh perspectives on these well-documented oeuvres. A gorgeous book as well as an important work of art history, The Art of the Pastel is an excellent gift for art appreciators of all kinds, including those drawn to Impressionism, still life, and portraiture, along with amateur artists--a monumental addition to any serious art lover's library.
9780789212405 English 0789212404 A thorough exploration of the pastel as an artistic medium, focusing on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries., The most comprehensive history of pastel artworks in English, featuring stunning, museum-quality reproductions from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. Tracing the pastel's history since its invention in the fifteenth century, The Art of the Pastel follows its evolution from a humble medium for sketches to the height of its popularity for portraiture in the eighteenth century, followed by its embrace by the Impressionists and Symbolists, whose experimentations with it flourished in the next century. The most extensive survey of works in this medium, this book presents an unsurpassed authoritative account, written by two of the world's experts on pastels, Thea Burns and Philippe Saunier. With more than 250 color-rich illustrations and in-depth narratives on specific artists and movements, this book features stunning work by a range of artists, including the stars of the medium in their day: the eighteenth century's Maurice Quentin de la Tour and Jean-Etienne Liotard, known for their portraits; Edgar Degas, as seen in his vivid dancers' tutus a hundred years later; and French symbolists, such as Odilon Redon and his mystic, imaginative works of the early 1900s. The Art of the Pastel also features surprising, lesser-known works by iconic artists--Edouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, James McNeill Whistler, Pablo Picasso, and others--offering fresh perspectives on these well-documented oeuvres. A gorgeous book as well as an important work of art history, The Art of the Pastel is an excellent gift for art appreciators of all kinds, including those drawn to Impressionism, still life, and portraiture, along with amateur artists--a monumental addition to any serious art lover's library., The only comprehensive history of pastel art, beautifully illustrated with works both celebrated and little known The Art of the Pastel traces the evolution of this most appealing medium from the fifteenth to the early twentieth century--from its humble origins as a tool for sketching to the height of its popularity in Rococo portraiture, and its embrace by the Impressionists and Symbolists. Authors Thea Burns and Philippe Saunier, both leading experts on the subject, shed new light on the acknowledged masters of the pastel, such as Maurice Quentin de la Tour and Jean-Etienne Liotard, who used these magical sticks of color to capture the character of their sitters; Edgar Degas and Mary Cassat, who used them to reveal the unexpected beauties of the everyday; and Odilon Redon, who used them to explore the inner mysteries of the spirit. But Burns and Saunier consider the pastel work of many other artists as well, from forgotten--yet pleasing--society portraitists to such important names as Delacroix, Whistler, and Picasso. As a rare achievement, their graceful yet authoritative text is matched by the color plates in this volume, which reproduce the harmoniously blended hues of more than 330 choice pastels, from collections around the world. For reasons of conservation, most of these works are exhibited only rarely, and then only in low light. Now they can be admired all together, without interruption, in this museum between two covers. A delight for the eyes as well as an important work of art history, The Art of the Pastel will be eagerly welcomed by artists, scholars, and art lovers alike., The only comprehensive history of pastel artworks in English, featuring stunning, museum-quality reproductions from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. Tracing the pastel's history since its invention in the fifteenth century, The Art of the Pastel follows its evolution from a humble medium for sketches to the height of its popularity for portraiture in the eighteenth century, followed by its embrace by the Impressionists and Symbolists, whose experimentations with it flourished in the next century. The most extensive survey of works in this medium, this book presents an unsurpassed authoritative account, written by two of the world's experts on pastels, Thea Burns and Philippe Saunier. With more than 250 color-rich illustrations and in-depth narratives on specific artists and movements, this book features stunning work by a range of artists, including the stars of the medium in their day: the eighteenth century's Maurice Quentin de la Tour and Jean-Etienne Liotard, known for their portraits; Edgar Degas, as seen in his vivid dancers' tutus a hundred years later; and French symbolists, such as Odilon Redon and his mystic, imaginative works of the early 1900s. The Art of the Pastel also features surprising, lesser-known works by iconic artists--Edouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, James McNeill Whistler, Pablo Picasso, and others--offering fresh perspectives on these well-documented oeuvres. A gorgeous book as well as an important work of art history, The Art of the Pastel is an excellent gift for art appreciators of all kinds, including those drawn to Impressionism, still life, and portraiture, along with amateur artists--a monumental addition to any serious art lover's library.