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Hogarth

Series: World of Art
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In Hogarth, David Bindman offers an insightful exploration of the life and works of William Hogarth, a prominent 18th-century English painter and printmaker. The book delves into Hogarth's unique ability to blend satire and social commentary with art, uncovering how his works reflect the cultural and political climate of his time. Bindman examines Hogarth's influences and impact, providing a vivid picture of the artist's role in shaping modern visual satire.
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If you are captivated by the vividness of 18th-century British art and keen to explore the life and works of one of its most prominent figures, this book offers an insightful journey. It delves into the artistic techniques and cultural impacts of an artist known for his social commentary and innovative approach to visual storytelling. Enthusiasts of art history and culture will appreciate the rich exploration of themes that remain relevant today.

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Hogarth

A new, updated edition of this illuminating study on one of Britain’s most famous artists and satirists.

A new, updated edition of this illuminating study on one of Britain's most famous artists and satirists

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Hogarth was one of the great 18th-century painters, a marvellous colourist and innovator at all levels of artistic expression. Art historian David Bindman surveys the works of this artist whose wry humour and sharp wit were reflected in his prolific paintings and prints, including The Rake's Progress and Marriage-A-la-Mode.

Hogarth was also a master of pictorial satire, highlighting the moral and political hypocrisies of the day with delightful detail and comedyβ€”themes that resonate deeply with our times. The artist was a keen observer of class and society; this new edition has been specially updated to include a discussion of Hogarth's many representations of Black people in 18th-century Britain, a subject that has long been overlooked.

Now revised with additional material and illustrated in colour throughout, this is a vivid and incisive study of the man and his art.

With 172 illustrations in colour

Series: World of Art

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This book offers a clear and insightful introduction to Hogarth's vibrant and multifaceted works, with the Times Literary Supplement praising its approach. The Spectator highlights the informative text and high-quality illustrations, while Apollo commends Bindman's expertise, particularly regarding Hogarth's engravings and character portrayal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500204771

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Edition: Second edition

Illustration: 172 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 224

About the Author

David Bindman is Emeritus Professor of the History of Art at University College London. He is currently a Fellow of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, Harvard University, and he was Visiting Professor of History of Art at Harvard 2011-17. His publications include Blake as an Artist, Hogarth and his Times: Serious Comedy and Ape to Apollo: Aesthetics and the Idea of Race, 1700-1800. Since 2006 he has been the editor, with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., of the series The Image of the Black in Western Art, in 12 volumes so far.

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