Greuze by Alys Eyre Macklin

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Author Macklin, Alys Eyre
Title Greuze
Series Title Masterpieces in Colour
Note Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Greuze" by Alys Eyre Macklin is a biography written in the early 20th century, exploring the life and works of the French painter Jean Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805). This book offers a detailed look at Greuze's artistic journey, examining his shifts from moral and domestic scenes to his famous portrayals of youthful beauty. Macklin endeavors to highlight Greuze's significant contributions to 18th-century art, contextualizing them within the social and moral dynamics of his time. The book delves into various aspects of Greuze's career, detailing his early struggles and ultimate rise to fame as a celebrated painter, acclaimed for his sentimental and often moralistic depictions of family and youth. Macklin critiques his technique and thematic choices, acknowledging both the beauty of Greuze's works and the limitations in-depth and diversity. Through a series of captivating anecdotes and historical context, the biography illustrates Greuze's personal battles and the complexities of his character, especially his vanity and tumultuous marriage, which contrasted with his public success. Ultimately, the book presents Greuze as a fascinating figure who reflected the changing values of his epoch while making a lasting impact on the art world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ND: Fine Arts: Painting
Subject Greuze, Jean-Baptiste, 1725-1805
Category Text
EBook-No. 42140
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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