The Power of Art-9781847921185

The Power of Art

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Simon Schama boldly declares that 'great art has dreadful manners' as he embarks...
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Simon Schama boldly declares that 'great art has dreadful manners' as he embarks on a thrilling odyssey to uncover the true essence and might of artistic expression. He posits that masterpieces are not mere polite diversions, but rather formidable forces that grapple with our very perception of reality.

Power of Art whisks us away from the hushed corridors of galleries, thrusting us into the tumultuous lives of eight extraordinary artists. Schama zeroes in on pivotal moments when these creative geniuses, under immense duress, birthed unprecedented works that forever altered the trajectory of art.

The narrative follows the defiant spirits of Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Turner, Van Gogh, Picasso and Rothko as they confronted personal and societal crises. Their revolutionary masterpieces shattered conventions, jolted complacency, and transformed our very way of seeing the world. With his trademark flair for storytelling, Schama vividly recreates the flamboyant theatrics of bourgeois Amsterdam, the feverish atmosphere of Revolutionary Paris, and the heart-wrenching brutality of civil war-torn Spain.

At its core, Power of Art traces the remarkable genesis of eight world-class artworks. Schama argues that these creations, born in flashes of brilliance, offer profound insights into the human condition that no other source of wisdom can match. In doing so, they emphatically answer that perennial question posed by reluctant art enthusiasts: "What, pray tell, is art really for?"

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781847921185
Book Author: Simon CBE Schama
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: The Bodley Head Ltd
Book Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Book Dimensions: 242 x 193 x 30 cm
Book Publication Date: 2009-02-07
Book Pagination: 448 pages
Book Weight: 1350g

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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.

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