Introducing Romanticism: A Graphic Guide by Duncan Heath (English) Paperback Boo

Description: Introducing Romanticism by Duncan Heath, Judy Boreham The birth of modern attitudes to political and artistic freedom. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Romanticism is crucial to an understanding of modern Western culture. Philosophy, art, literature, music and politics were all transformed in the turbulent period between the French Revolution of 1789 and the Communist Manifesto of 1848. This was the age of the Romantic revolution, when modern attitudes to political and artistic freedom were born. When we think of Romanticism, flamboyant figures such as Byron or Shelley instantly spring to mind, but what about Napoleon or Hegel, Turner or Blake, Wagner or Marx, who also emerged from this great period of turmoil and change?How was it that Romanticism could give birth to passionate individualism and chauvinistic nationalism at the same time? How does it prefigure the totalitarian movements of the 20th century? Romanticism: A Graphic Guide answers these questions and gives the reader an accessible overview of the many interlocking strands of Romanticism, focusing on the leading figures in Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Russia and America. It is the ideal introduction for both student and general reader.This series of graphic guides covers every key thinker and topic in philosophy, psychology, science, politics, religion, cultural studies, linguistics and more. Written by experts and illustrated by leading graphic artists, there is no better way to acquaint yourself with the biggest and best ideas humanity has ever come up with. Notes Explains the philosophical idea of romanticism, and its manifestation in art, literature, music and politics. New in the series of guides in a graphic novel style. Author Biography Duncan Heath is the Editorial Director at Icon Books. Judy Boreham graduated from the Royal College of Art, and works as a freelance illustrator in Cambridge. Promotional A graphic guide to the history of Romanticism. Long Description The birth of modern attitudes to political and artistic freedom. Romanticism is crucial to an understanding of modern Western culture. Philosophy, art, literature, music and politics were all transformed in the turbulent period between the French Revolution of 1789 and the Communist Manifesto of 1848. This was the age of the Romantic revolution, when modern attitudes to political and artistic freedom were born. When we think of Romanticism, flamboyant figures such as Byron or Shelley instantly spring to mind, but what about Napoleon or Hegel, Turner or Blake, Wagner or Marx, who also emerged from this great period of turmoil and change? How was it that Romanticism could give birth to passionate individualism and chauvinistic nationalism at the same time? How does it prefigure the totalitarian movements of the 20th century? Romanticism: A Graphic Guide answers these questions and gives the reader an accessible overview of the many interlocking strands of Romanticism, focusing on the leading figures in Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Russia and America. It is the ideal introduction for both student and general reader. This series of graphic guides covers every key thinker and topic in philosophy, psychology, science, politics, religion, cultural studies, linguistics and more. Written by experts and illustrated by leading graphic artists, there is no better way to acquaint yourself with the biggest and best ideas humanity has ever come up with. Details ISBN1848311788 Author Judy Boreham Short Title INTRODUCING ROMANTICISM Language English Illustrator Judy Boreham ISBN-10 1848311788 ISBN-13 9781848311787 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-11-04 Subtitle A Graphic Guide Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 141.6 Residence ENK Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified UK Release Date 2010-11-04 AU Release Date 2010-11-04 Series Graphic Guides Imprint Icon Books Pages 176 Publisher Icon Books Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-01-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:34169567;

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