Heather McPherson Ordine dei libri

The book explores the artist's studio as a pivotal space in late nineteenth-century France, highlighting its role in shaping artistic identity and status. It examines the studio as a multifaceted environment that merged public and private spheres, serving as a site for artistic production and social interaction. Through various artistic mediums and primary sources, it reveals how the studio evolved into a significant platform for creative struggle and self-expression. The study emphasizes the studio's transformation amidst growing debates about art's role and the artist's place in society.