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Hailed as one of the top 10 art books of 2024 by The Times, Bendor Grosvenor's 'The Invention of British Art' is a captivating exploration of the nation's artistic legacy. Waldemar Januszczak lauds it as 'inventive, profound, and fabulously quirky', while the Daily Telegraph describes it as 'an intellectually thrilling 400-page romp through 12,000 years of our often brutal history'.
Grosvenor delves into the heart of what makes British art truly 'great'. Is it the sheer genius of renowned artists like Hogarth and Constable, or does their success stem from a uniquely British cultural and historical backdrop? The author challenges readers to consider why this distinctiveness has been overlooked, and why so many key figures in the British art narrative have been forgotten.
This enlightening journey spans from 10,000 BCE to the 19th century, unearthing the origins of British art, its distinctive qualities, and the reasons behind its delayed emergence. Grosvenor's investigation encompasses a wide range of topics, from folk art to the contributions of female artists, and from the impact of invaders to the artistic influences of Britain's colonial territories.
Lavishly illustrated, 'The Invention of British Art' is a thought-provoking and engrossing survey of British artistic achievements. It sheds new light on the cultural, political, and economic factors that shaped this rich artistic tradition, offering readers a fresh perspective on a familiar subject.
Book ISBN: | 9781783968091 |
Book Author: | Bendor Grosvenor |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Elliott & Thompson Limited |
Book Publisher: | Elliott & Thompson Limited |
Book Dimensions: | 200 x 254 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-10-10 |
Book Pagination: | 384 pages |
Book Weight: | 1466g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’