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Bodies of modernity: figure and flesh in fin-de-siècle France

Bodies of modernity: figure and flesh in fin-de-siècle France

Garb, Tamar

In late 19th-century France, women and men were seen as the polar opposites of nature and emotion, and reason. This book documents how these notions influenced the most important Impressionist artists of the period

Paperback, Book. English.
Published London: Thames & Hudson, c1998
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Available: Newton Park

  • Newton Park – One available in Art Collection 301.41/GAR

    Barcode Shelfmark Loan type Status
    00071983 Art Collection 301.41/GAR Standard Available

Details

    Statement of responsibility: Tamar Garb
    Copyright: 1998
    ISBN: 0500280495, 9780500280492
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Physical Description: 240p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., ports. ; 24 cm.
    Series: Interplay : arts, theory, history
    Subject: Body, Human Social aspects History 19th century.; Gender; France Social life and customs 19th century.; Sex Role; Human Body; Human figure in art.