Monet, Narcissus, and Self-Reflection - The Modernist Myth of the Self

Steven Z. Levine provides a new understanding of the life and work of Claude Monet and the myth of the modern artist. Levine analyzes the extensive critical reception of Monet and the artist's own prolific writings in the context of the story of Narcissus, popular in late nineteenth-century France. Through a careful blending of psychoanalytical theory and historical study, Levine identifies narcissism and obsession as driving forces in Monet's art and demonstrates how we derive meaning from the accumulated verbal responses to an artist's work.

Summary

This text provides an understanding of the life and work of Claude Monet and the myth of the modern artist. Levine analyzes the extensive critical reception of Monet and the artist's own writings in the context of the story of Narcissus, popular in late 19th-century France.

Product details

• Authors: Steven Z. Levine, Levine Steven Z., Claude Monet
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.02.1995
• EAN: 9780226475448
• ISBN: 978-0-226-47544-8
• No. of pages: 388
• Dimensions: 16 mm x 23 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 680 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Cultural Studies, ART / History / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History of Art, History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -, Impressionism, Art & design styles: Impressionism & Post-Impressionism, Post-Impressionism