Theophile Gautier, Orator to the Artists - Art Journalism of the Second Republic

This book presents a study of Theophile Gautier's art journalism written during the Second Republic and provides a reassessment of Gautier's importance in French nineteenth-century visual culture. It charts his response to the major art events and debates on Salons.

List of contents

Introduction: Gautier Then and Now 1. Orator to the Artists: Gautier and Pradier in 1848 2. The 'Detestable' Salon of 1848 3. Competitions, Commissions, and the Return of Ingres 4. The Salon of 1849: 'La premiere exposition de la Republique' 5. N'oubliez pas le guide': The 'Etudes sur les musees' of 1849-1850 6. Breaking Ranks at the Salon of 1850-1851 7. Conclusion: Beyond Description

About the author

James Kearns

Product details

• Authors: James Kearns, Kearns James
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367604592
• ISBN: 978-0-367-60459-2
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Media Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, Press & journalism, News media and journalism, Media studies: Journalism