Houdon at the Louvre ; Masterworks of the Enlightenment

• Date de parution : 01/07/2013
• Editeur : Somogy
• EAN : 9782757201220
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : 204
• Collection : (-)
• Genre : Anglais
• Thème : Art en langue anglaise
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

Capturing the beauty of the Louvre, this volume explores the home to the world's largest collection of Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculptures. Its range, quality, and versatility make this collection a wonderful showcase for the artist's unique talent, unveiling the many faces of the man whom Thomas... Voir plus

Capturing the beauty of the Louvre, this volume explores the home to the world's largest collection of Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculptures. Its range, quality, and versatility make this collection a wonderful showcase for the artist's unique talent, unveiling the many faces of the man whom Thomas Jefferson described as «far superior to all the other artists of his time»-an iconic figure of the Age of Enlightenment who was simultaneously the King of France's official sculptor and a fervent supporter of patriots and artists fighting for freedom and democracy. This book is the official catalogue for the major Houdon retrospective held at Atlanta's High Museum in 2008. Each featured piece was photographed from various angles, making it possible to discover the remarkable human-like quality for which they are renowned.