What makes Scottish art Scottish? In this now classic text, Murdo
Macdonald explores the distinctive characteristics of Scottish art
over the centuries - such as the heritage of Celtic design with its
emphasis on intricate pattern; the importance of the landscape,
particularly the Highlands and the sea; and a close connection with
France. It ranges from the earliest art to survive - Neolithic
standing stones - through the art of the Picts and Gaels, and the
tumultuous centuries of the Reformation, to the great flowering of
Scottish art in the Enlightenment. The final chapters focus closely
on art produced since 1900, with succinct and revealing analyses of
the Scottish Colourists and the major figures of contemporary art
in all media. Masterpieces from the Book of Kells to paintings by
Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Joan Eardley are illustrated in full
colour, and such key works are set in a clearly explained
historical context throughout. At a time when issues of Scottish
identity are the subject of fierce debate, Macdonald's lucid and
deeply researched book makes a significant contribution to the
understanding of Scotland's artistic past and present. With 208
illustrations in colour
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