Tate British Artists: Edward Burne-Jones [Paperback]

David Peters Corbett (Author)

Book Description

Series: British Artists | Publication Date: December 7, 2004

Tutored by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, one of the founding members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) was one of the leading artists in what is often referred to as the second generation of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Inspired by medieval, classical and biblical themes, Burne-Jones's paintings of graceful women, angels, gods and heroes, often in pensive or sad poses or asleep are dreamlike, romantic and sentimental. He also designed mosaics, tapestries and stained-glass windows that can be seen in many English churches, including Christ Church, Oxford, and Birmingham Cathedral. This fascinating, scholarly study throws new light on the inspiration and working practices of this most romantic of artists.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'Without question the best introduction to the work of Burne-Jones, filled with insights and nuances. It is a delight to read from cover to cover, capturing something of the haunting tone of elegy which infuses Burne-Jones's painting at its finest. - Timothy Barringer, Assistant Professor, Yale University; 'I mean by a picture, a beautiful romantic dream of something that never was, never will be - in a better light than any light that ever shone - in a land that no-one can define or remember, only desire - and the forms divinely beautiful.' Edward Burne-Jones"

About the Author

David Peters Corbett is Reader in History of Art at the University of York and author of Walter Sickert in the British Artists series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Tate (December 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1854374354
• ISBN-13: 978-1854374356
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,832,171 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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