Rococo to Revolution (World of Art) 18th Century Painting - Major Trends in Eighteenth Century

Michael Levey, former Director of the National Gallery in London, traces the major trends of European painting in the eighteenth century, taking as his theme the exciting evolution--and revolution--that took place in art from Watteau's birth to the death of Goya. 154 illus., 22 in color.

About the author

Sir Michael Levey who died in December 2008, became deputy keeper of the National Gallery in 1966, keeper in 1968, and finally director in 1973. He was knighted in 1981.

Summary

Michael Levey, former Director of the National Gallery in London, traces the major trends of European painting in the eighteenth century, taking as his theme the exciting evolution--and revolution--that took place in art from Watteau's birth to the death of Goya. 154 illus., 22 in color.

Product details

• Authors: Levey, Michael Levey
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.11.1966
• EAN: 9780500200506
• ISBN: 978-0-500-20050-6
• No. of pages: 252
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 210 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 440 g
• Series: world of art; World of Art S.; world of art
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Europe, ART / History / General, ART / European, History of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of Art, Painting & paintings, C 1700 To C 1800, Paintings and painting, Art & Design Styles: Classicism, Neo-Classicism