Histoire de la peinture Française tome 2, par Pierre Francastel, Éditions Gonthier
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Published in 1967 in the “Bibliothèque Médiations” series, History of French Painting, Volume II by Pierre Francastel explores the development of French painting from Jacques-Louis David to Pablo Picasso.
The book follows the major artistic movements that shaped modern art, including Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, the Nabis, Fauvism and Cubism. Rather than presenting a simple chronology, Francastel examines the relationship between artistic creation and the social, political and cultural transformations of modern France.
Illustrated throughout and supplemented by biographical notes by Maurice Bex and a bibliography, the volume provides an accessible introduction to the evolution of French painting from the late eighteenth century to the twentieth century.
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Perfect-bound paperback. Worn illustrated covers. Page edges and paper age-toned. Small label affixed to the rear cover. Foxing to the top edge. Very good overall condition. 290 pages.
About the author
Pierre Francastel (1900-1970) was one of the most influential French art historians of the twentieth century. His work helped establish the study of art within its broader social and cultural context.
About the book
This volume traces the emergence of modern art through the lives and works of artists such as David, Delacroix, Courbet, Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Gauguin, Matisse and Picasso.
Why this book is unusual
Francastel combines art history, cultural analysis and social history, offering a broader perspective on artistic development than many traditional surveys.
Why this book remains relevant today
The movements examined in this volume continue to shape museum collections, artistic education and public understanding of modern art throughout the world.
English Keywords
- Pierre Francastel
- History of French Painting
- Maurice Bex
- Bibliothèque Médiations
- David
- Delacroix
- Monet
- Renoir
- Cézanne
- Gauguin
- Matisse
- Picasso
- Impressionism
- Cubism
- Fauvism
- French art
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Published in 1967 in the “Bibliothèque Médiations” series, History of French Painting, Volume II by Pierre Francastel explores the development of French painting from Jacques-Louis David to Pablo Picasso.
The book follows the major artistic movements that shaped modern art, including Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, the Nabis, Fauvism and Cubism. Rather than presenting a simple chronology, Francastel examines the relationship between artistic creation and the social, political and cultural transformations of modern France.
Illustrated throughout and supplemented by biographical notes by Maurice Bex and a bibliography, the volume provides an accessible introduction to the evolution of French painting from the late eighteenth century to the twentieth century.