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Great Pics and info
Though I thought it could be thicker the pictures are well viewed and some like "Flaming June" take the whole page, awesome! ... Read more

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Worth the money!
A well-presented book; and most interesting details of the artist's life an times. Slight disappointment in the plates - not all in colour and not full-page size. It is however, an extensive look at the artist and his work, I believe worth owning if you are interested in the genre. Not so interested myself in the sculpture side of his work and the small black and white photos of same do not show from all angles, but in general a good purchase. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Antioch Review, published by Antioch Review, Inc. on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 704 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Further Echoes of The Late Lord Leighton. (Poetry).(Poem)
Author: Richard Howard
Publication: The Antioch Review (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: Antioch Review, Inc.
Volume: 60Issue: 1Page: 70(3)

Article Type: Poem

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Challenging the view that limits Frederic Leighton to the category of "Victorian artist," this collection of writings reinterprets Leighton`s work and reappraises his significance in the history of modern art. Leighton`s profound commitment to the ancient and renaissance past does not exclude him from an influential role in modern art, argue the authors; indeed it assures his position there. ... Read more

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masterly essays
A timely and convincing re-evaluation of an unfairly reviled Victorian master. Barringer and Prettejohn demonstrate that Leighton has borne the brunt of Modernist abuse for far too long. The full extent of his achievement is brought out in this comprehensive and powerful collection of essays, which show that 'Flaming June' and his other works are much more than merely charming. I particularly liked Prettejohn's elegant account of his four major narrative pictures. Now at last critics can write about Victorian art openly, fairly and with insight. Leighton emerges as a masterly and subtle artist - not before time. ... Read more

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A splendid illustrated monograph on the career and major work ofthe towering Victorian artist Sir Frederic Leighton. Now in paperback,featuring 55 color reproductions. For more than a quarter of a century,Frederic Leighton (1830-96) dominated the Victorian art world. Hispaintings, ranging across striking and complex historical, literary,and mythological themes, were among the best known of his age. Thissumptuous appraisal considers Leighton's life, his influences, and theintelligence and technical virtuosity that distinguish his work. Hisrise to fame is explored via his principal works, from hiscontroversial nudes to his monumental murals. This superbly illustratedvolume features 55 reproductions. The work of Frederic Leighton appearsin the collections of many major American museums, including the Museumof Fine Arts, Boston, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Yale Centerfor British Art, Princeton Art Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum ofArt in New York. Russell Ash is the author of many books on art,including James Tissot and Sir Edward Burne-Jones. 96 pp 7 1/2 x 101/2 55 color illustrations ... Read more