Nature and the Nation in Fin-de-Sicle France: The Art of Emile Gall? and the Eco

Description: Nature and the Nation in Fin-de-Sicle France by Jessica M. Dandona This book represents the first book-length, critical study of the art of Emile Gallé. It thus promises not only to revolutionize our understanding of his work but also to reframe the study of Art Nouveau by relocating the movement within the deeply politicized context in which it was created. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description By the time of his death in 1904, critics, arts reformers, and government officials were near universal in their praise of Art Nouveau designer Emile Gallé (1846–1904), whose works they described as the essence of French design. Many even went so far as to argue that the artists creations could reinvigorate Frances fading arts industries and help restore its economic prosperity by defining a modern style to represent the nation. For fin-de-siècle viewers, Gallés works constituted powerful reflections on the idea of national belonging, modernity, and the role of the arts in political engagement. While existing scholarship has largely focused on the artists innovative technical processes, a close analysis of Gallés works brings to light the surprisingly complex ways in which his fragile creations were imbricated in the political turmoil that characterized fin-de-siècle France. Examining Gallés works inspired by Japanese art, his patriotically inflected designs for the Universal Exposition of 1889, his artistic manifesto in support of Dreyfus created in 1900, and finally, his late works that explore the concept of evolution, this book reveals how Gallé returns again and again to the question of national identity as the central issue in his work. Author Biography Jessica M. Dandona is Associate Professor of Liberal Arts at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She earned her PhD in the History of Art from the University of California at Berkeley. Recent publications include contributions to Picturing Evolution and Extinction (2016) and to Place and Locality in Modern France (2014). Table of Contents ContentsList of figures Acknowledgments IntroductionObject nation: The role of the decorative arts in defining a modern style for France Chapter OneCarved into the flesh of France: Gallé and the Franco-Prussian War Chapter TwoClear water: Japonisme, nature, and the formation of a national style Chapter ThreeGallé and Dreyfus: A Republican vision Chapter FourOne for all or all for one? Gallé and the Ecole de Nancy Conclusion: A fragile legacy Works cited Index Review "This fascinating book takes a new look at the artist, arguing his success in redefining Frenchness through his ability to translate the nation into visual form that rendered it legible, all the while keeping away from nationalist rhetoric."--EuropeNow"Dandona has done a masterful job of identifying and interpreting archival materials, and she demonstrates consummate skill at interpreting the art works not only through documentation and historical context, but also through careful looking. ...Its a must-read for anyone interested in late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century French culture."--Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide Details ISBN1032179090 Author Jessica M. Dandona Pages 236 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2021 ISBN-10 1032179090 ISBN-13 9781032179094 Publication Date 2021-09-30 UK Release Date 2021-09-30 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-09-30 NZ Release Date 2021-09-30 Illustrations 8 Illustrations, color; 46 Illustrations, black and white Series The Histories of Material Culture and Collecting, 1700-1950 Subtitle The Art of Emile Gallé and the Ecole de Nancy Alternative 9781472462619 DEWEY 730.92 Audience Undergraduate Imprint Routledge 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:134581912;

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