In his pediment for the Pantheon, a sculptural work depicting the many citizens who advanced the revolutionary cause in France, Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (1788-1856) celebrated the heroism of the individual while perpetuating a mythology of the modern world. Reassessing the art of David d'Angers, Jacques de Caso not only presents him as a central figure of French Romanticism, but also explores his role in shaping the artistic and social directions of French sculpture during this period. The author shows how David's ardent Republicanism, which resulted from profound reflections on political, social and cultural realities as well as personal ideals, was expressed in monumental sculpted works that often created scandal and controversy.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-13
9780691040783
eBay Product ID (ePID)
91028847
Product Key Features
Book Title
David D'angers: Sculptural Communication in the Age of Romanticism
Author
Jacques De Caso
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Infographics
Publication Year
1992
Number of Pages
298 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jacques De Caso
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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