Fame & Faces - Portraits and Caricatures of Women in the Reign of George III (Hardcover)

The prominence and popularity of portraiture during the eighteenth century meant that the public profiles of elite families, particularly those of privileged women, reached unprecedented levels. In some cases - as with Emma Hamilton - sitters could even rise in social standing as a result of skilful portraits and the fame that ensued, signalling the emergence of the modern-day celebrity as we know it. Portraits celebrated the virtues of women as mothers or accomplished ladies, and significant moments in life were commemorated with a portrait: engagements; marriage; maternity; election to a club - bringing women into the public realm at a time of expanding female social and intellectual opportunities. But portraiture was soon followed by caricature, and there is a sharp contrast between the grand manner portraits, conversation pieces, and satirical prints - which had a moralising function. Fame & Faces explores the portrayal of women in the Reign of George III, a defining age of British art.

General

Imprint:	IndieBooks
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2019
Authors:	Sophie Loussouarn
Dimensions:	241 x 174 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
ISBN-13:	978-1-908041-65-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1600 to 1800 > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Human figures depicted in art > Portraits in art
LSN:	1-908041-65-X
Barcode:	9781908041654

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