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Exploring the life and work of Joseph Wright of Derby, this study delves into the artist's darker themes, contrasting with his reputation as a "painter of light." Matthew Craske examines Wright's melancholic disposition and challenges the notion of him as a progressive figure of the English Enlightenment. Instead, he portrays Wright as a reflective outsider, deeply engaged with solitude, mortality, and the passage of time. The book offers new interpretations of Wright's masterpieces, highlighting his profound artistic vision and connection to the landscape.
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Joseph Wright of Derby, Matthew Craske
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- Pubblicato
- 2020
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- Titolo
- Joseph Wright of Derby
- Sottotitolo
- Painter of Darkness
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Matthew Craske
- Pubblicato
- 2020
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9781913107123
- Serie
- Valutazione
- 4,65 su 5
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- Exploring the life and work of Joseph Wright of Derby, this study delves into the artist's darker themes, contrasting with his reputation as a "painter of light." Matthew Craske examines Wright's melancholic disposition and challenges the notion of him as a progressive figure of the English Enlightenment. Instead, he portrays Wright as a reflective outsider, deeply engaged with solitude, mortality, and the passage of time. The book offers new interpretations of Wright's masterpieces, highlighting his profound artistic vision and connection to the landscape.