Scottish Art (Paperback, New Edition)

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

General

Imprint:	Thames and Hudson
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	World of Art
Release date:	March 2021
Authors:	Murdo Macdonald
Dimensions:	210 x 150 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
Edition:	New Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-500-20452-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > General
LSN:	0-500-20452-7
Barcode:	9780500204528

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