This edited collection explores the intersection of historical
studies and the artistic representation of the past in the long
nineteenth century. The case studies provide not just an account of
the pursuit of history in art within Western Europe but also
examples from beyond that sphere. These cover canonical and
conventional examples of history painting as well as more
inclusive, 'popular' and vernacular visual cultural phenomena.
General themes explored include the problematics internal to the
theory and practice of academic history painting and historical
genre painting, including compositional devices and the
authenticity of artefacts depicted; relationships of power and
purpose in historical art; the use of historical art for
alternative Liberal and authoritarian ideals; the international
cross-fertilisation of ideas about historical art; and exploration
of the diverse influences of socioeconomic and geopolitical
factors. This book will be of particular interest to scholars of
the histories of nineteenth-century art and culture.
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