A Strange Business: Art, Culture, and Commerce in Nineteenth Century London
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (687 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1605988707 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In this rich and fascinating book, James Hamilton investigates the vibrant exchange between culture and business in nineteenth-century Britain, which became a center for world commerce following the industrial revolution. 16 pages of color and B&W illustrations. Its reactants were human genius, money and influence, its crucibles the streets and institutions, its catalyst time, its control the market. Hamilton brings them all vividly to life in this kaleidoscopic portrait of the business of culture in nineteenth-century Britain, and provides thrilling and original insights into the working lives of some of the era's most celebrated artists. A vivid excursion into London's nineteenth century art world, evoking the famed personalities, social changes, and technological advances that sparked a revolution in art commerce. Britain in the nineteenth century saw a series of technological and social changes which continue to influence and direct us today. While leading figures such as Turner, Constable, Landseer, Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Dickens are players here, so too are the patrons, financiers, collectors and industrialists; publishers, entrepreneurs, and journalists; artists' suppliers, engravers, dealers and curators; hostesses, shopkeepers and brothel kee
Formerly a Fellow at St Antony's College, Oxford, he is now University Curator and Honorary Reader in the History of Art at the University of Birmingham in England. W. Turner was shortlisted for the James Tait Black Memorial Award. James Hamilton is an art historian and biographer. . M. He organized and wrote the catalogue of the exhibition Turner and the Scientists at the Tate, and his biography of J
Hamilton’s reconfiguration of the well known story of early 19th century British art tends to result in sparky connections and well-I-never moments.” (The Guardian, Best Books of the Year)“It’s a beautiful book saying much about English society in 19th century London. Entirely joyous.” (The Sunday Times (London), Best Books of the Year)“Thoroughly researched.” (The New York Times Book Review)“A gripping story not of artistic movements but of practicalities. This refreshing account of the London art scene of yesteryear should be a part of collections of every type and will be of interest to historians and enthusiasts of the period.” (Library Journal)“A brilliantly colorful tapestry. “Carey, Sir John Leiceste
"Highly recommended !" according to john gray sweeney. One of the best books of its kind in recent years. In depth and wide reneging and demonstrating an astonishing command of sources. Highly recommended !. "Entertaining at best, this book has largely anecdotal information not always" according to icjfc. Entertaining at best, this book has largely anecdotal information not always documented, no clear thesis and no relation to other books in the field, some of which have covered this material in part.