Oriental Dreams
$168.44
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
25 April 2023
Summary
This beautifully illustrated book, with over 300 colour reproductions, showcases many of the greatest masterpieces of 19th century Orientalist art. During this period, colonisation, and a revolution in means of transportation allowed artists to visit countries from North Africa to the Middle East that had previously been relatively inaccessible.
The patterns, colours, and light of this region influenced artists such as Delacroix, Decamps, Berchere, Bridgman, Ziem, Gerome, Corrodi, Din…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9782376660705 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 237666070X |
| Author: | Claire Maingon, Mathias Ary Jan |
| Publisher: | Editions Norma |
| Imprint: | Editions Norma |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 25 April 2023 |
| Weight: | 2.49kg |
| Dimensions: | 305mm x 250mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Claire Maingon
Mathias Ary-Jan is a specialist and dealer in European paintings of the 19th century. In 2000, he moved his showroom to the “Louvre des antiquaires”, a mall dedicated to antiquities, and in 2006 he opened his gallery of Orientalist and Belle Epoque paintings. He has been a member of the National Antique dealers Syndicate for more than 12 years and was elected president in 2016. Alongside his role as an art dealer, he is an acknowledged expert on the painter Félix Ziem.
Claire Maingon is an associate professor in contemporary art history at the University of Rouen. As the editor of the periodical Sculptures, she authored The masterpieces of erotism and The erotic scandals of art, published by Beaux-Arts in 2019 and 2016. She is a contributing author to The Vendôme Column, Alfred Janniot Monumental and Art Deco France: Amerique du Nord and is the author of L’oeil en rut: art and erotism in France during the 19th century, all published by Norma in 2021 and 2022.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.