{"title":"Barthélémy Jobert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarthélémy Jobert\u003c\/strong\u003e offers richly detailed explorations within the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, focusing especially on iconic artists such as Delacroix. His works delve into the lives, techniques, and historical contexts that shape the creative genius behind celebrated masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful narratives that blend scholarly research with engaging storytelling, perfect for those who wish to deepen their understanding of art history and the cultural movements that influence it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"delacroix-by-barthelemy-jobert-9780691182360","title":"Delacroix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA newly expanded edition of the defining book on one of French Romanticism's most influential and elusive painters, \u003cem\u003eEugene Delacroix\u003c\/em\u003e (1798-1863) was a solitary genius who produced stormy Romantic works like \u003cem\u003eThe Death of Sardanapalus\u003c\/em\u003e as well as more classically inspired paintings such as \u003cem\u003eLiberty Leading the People\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the long span of his career, he responded to the literary fascination with Orientalism, the politics of French imperialism, and the popular interest in travel, painting everything from sweeping, epic tales to intimate interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated book, Barthélémy Jobert delves into all facets of Delacroix's life and art, providing an unforgettable portrait of perhaps the greatest and most elusive painter of the French Romantic movement. Bringing together large canvases, decorative cycles, watercolours, and engravings, Jobert explores the inner tensions and contradictions that drove the artist, recreating the political and cultural arenas in which Delacroix thrived and enabling readers to fully appreciate the extraordinary range of his artistic production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe reveals how Delacroix successfully navigated the Salons of Paris and the halls of government, socialised with George Sand and Victor Hugo, engaged in intense philosophical discussions about art with Baudelaire, and maintained a lively repartee with the press. He vividly describes Delacroix's journey to Morocco, which unexpectedly led him to rediscover his classical roots, and shows how Delacroix profoundly influenced later painters such as Cézanne and Picasso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new and expanded edition of Jobert's acclaimed book includes a thoroughly updated introduction and conclusion, and a wealth of new information and illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462813827308,"sku":"9780691182360","price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691182360-delacroix.jpg?v=1775023693"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/barthelemy-jobert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}