Cultures Crossed - John Frederick Lewis and the Art of Orientalism

Klappentext John Frederick Lewis (1804-1876) is one of the best-known yet least understood British Orientalist painters of the 19th century. This book draws on both newly uncovered historical data and imperial and post-colonial theory to propose a compelling new interpretation of Lewis' paintings and biography. Zusammenfassung John Frederick Lewis (1804-1876) is one of the best-known yet least understood British Orientalist painters of the 19th century. This book draws on both newly uncovered historical data and imperial and post-colonial theory to propose a compelling new interpretation of Lewis' paintings and biography.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Emily Weeks, Emily Weeks, Emily M Weeks, Emily M. Weeks
• Editore: Yale University Press Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 03.10.2014
• EAN: 9780300208160
• ISBN: 978-0-300-20816-0
• Pagine: 256
• Serie: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art; Paul Mellon Centre for Studies; Paul Mellon Centre for Studies; Studies in British Art; Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (YUP)
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Storia dell'arte