Gwen John, With a Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings and a Selection of the Drawings (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art)
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Gwen John, With a Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings and a Selection of the Drawings (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art) Details
From Library Journal Although largely ignored in her lifetime, John's work is now acclaimed by artists and art historians. This beautifully illustrated book offers an excellent study of John's life and artistic development. Langdale examines the passionate but reclusive John in a historical context that includes her acquaintances with Rodin, Picasso, and many other artists. Her research helps to explain why, despite the paring down of detail, the figural distortion, the coolness of tone, and the exaggerated plainness of the models, John's paintings emerge with contained emotion. An excellent resource, recommended for all readers interested in art. Lucy Breslin, Portland, Me.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more
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Reviews
'Gwen John' by Alicia Foster is one of the most interesting books that exist on this somewhat enigmatic artist. Foster reviews Gwen John's paintings with coolness and objectivity. This is especially refreshing as some writers on the same subject have engulfed themselves in biographical detail. This text, however, focuses on biographical information only as and when necessary. Foster evaluates Gwen John's paintings with regard to her artistic training at the Slade School as well as the influence of her decision to spend most of her career in Paris. She analyses John's occupation as artists model, her Catholic faith and her subject matter. Discussion is also given to Gwen John's work in relation to other artists working in the early part of the twentieth century, giving insight into the world in which Gwen John lived and worked.Foster considers both feminist and modernist evaluations of Gwen John's paintings whilst not adhering to either doctrine. At the same time she is able to present her research in concise and easily understood language. This text provides valuable insights for readers looking at early twentieth century portraiture. However it would also be an engaging and pleasurable read for anyone with an interest in art.
