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Children of Mercury
The Lives of the Painters
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This title is ideal for readers interested in art history, biography, and cultural studies, particularly those keen on understanding artists' lives in historical contexts and the inclusion of women painters in art narratives.
A bold new account of the lives of pre-modern painters.
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Children of Mercury is a bold new account of the lives of pre-modern painters, viewed through the lens of The Seven Ages of Man, a widespread belief made famous in the 'All the world's a stage' speech in Shakespeare's As You Like It.
Spike Bucklow follows artists' lives from infancy, through childhood, adolescence and adulthood, to maturity, old age and death. He tracks how lives unfolded for both male and female painters, from the famous, like Michelangelo, through Artemisia Gentileschi and Mary Beale to those who are now forgotten, like Jehan Gillemer. The book draws on historic biographies, artists' own writings and, uniquely, the physical evidence offered by their paintings.
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Praised for its originality and humanity, Bucklow's work offers a poetic and comprehensive exploration of artists' life cycles and creativity. Ulinka Rublack highlights it as a beautifully written and rewarding read for art history enthusiasts, while Michael Cole commends the book for its systematic approach to all life stages and its attention to female artists alongside male counterparts.
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ISBN: 9781789145236
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 April 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 28 illustrations, 23 in colour
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 192
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About the Author
Spike Bucklow is Professor of Material Culture and Conservation Scientist at the Hamilton Kerr Institute, University of Cambridge. He is the author of numerous books on artists' materials and methods, including The Anatomy of Riches: Sir Robert Paston's Treasure (Reaktion, 2018).
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