Portraits of the English Civil Wars
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (863 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1910787388 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 100 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorAngus Haldane is director of Haldane Fine Art, an art dealership and consultancy. He is also a well-known curator and art historian.
The first book in the new series the Face of War, it will be an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of portraiture and the historical figures of the English Civil War. But this book seeks to change that perspective, revealing that these tumultuous years represent as much of an artistic transformation as a political one. Each portrait is presented here alongside a short biography of the protagonist’s life, and is accompanied by an extended discussion on the iconography of the painting and its art historical relevance, including aspects of patronage. The period of the English Civil Wars (1642–1651) was one of the most momentous in British history. Though the events of this significant time period have been examined in great detail from a historical point of view, the period has never before been discussed in detail focusing specifically on
He is also a well-known curator and art historian. . Angus Haldane is director of Haldane Fine Art, an art dealership and consultancy