- Hardcover
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (Sep 15 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0810937840
- ISBN-13: 978-0810937840
- Product Dimensions: 36.2 x 27.2 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #4 in Books > Arts & Photography > Artists, A-Z > ( P-R ) > Rossetti, Dante Gabriel
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Poet and painter, founder and acknowledged leader of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) has beguiled and intrigued for more than a century with his turbulent and romantic imagery. This beautifully illustrated book analyzes the life and career of this influential English painter. 63 illustrations, 53 in color.
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Absolutely beautiful...,
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This review is from: Dante Gabriel Rossetti (Hardcover)
I bought this book for my husband who loves the work of Rossetti -- I found this book after scouring five different bookstores for collections and being disappointed with every other one I found.This book has full-page prints of almost every painting he has ever done with detailed background information on the opposite page. The preface is facsinating -- it details his life as well as the evolution of his style. It is thorough and well-written; although it can't replace a complete biography on Rossetti, it comes close. It includes some of the sketches he had done as preliminary work as well. The other books we found either reprinted his paintings as small pictures in the text (which of course limits your enjoyment and examination of them) or they only had a few of his pictures or the text was hopelessly stuffy and academic. My husband loved the book... and so will you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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Absolutely beautiful...,
By C. Gilbert - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dante Gabriel Rossetti (Hardcover)
I bought this book for my husband who loves the work of Rossetti -- I found this book after scouring five different bookstores for collections and being disappointed with every other one I found.This book has full-page prints of almost every painting he has ever done with detailed background information on the opposite page. The preface is facsinating -- it details his life as well as the evolution of his style. It is thorough and well-written; although it can't replace a complete biography on Rossetti, it comes close. It includes some of the sketches he had done as preliminary work as well. The other books we found either reprinted his paintings as small pictures in the text (which of course limits your enjoyment and examination of them) or they only had a few of his pictures or the text was hopelessly stuffy and academic. My husband loved the book... and so will you! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Great for lovers of Dante Gabriel Rossetti or any Pre-Raph lover,
By Sarah OSullivan "Sarzy" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dante Gabriel Rossetti (Hardcover)
What a wonderful book - Fabulously set out with a full page print on one page and on the opposite page a description of the piece. The preface has loads of information on Rossetti - his art, life and lovers. The only thing that I would like is even more information on each piece of work although what is in the book is definitely better then most. I LOVE IT.
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Rossetti Art Book,
By Ruhama "Bibliophilia" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dante Gabriel Rossetti (Hardcover)
I recently became aware of this Pre-Rafaelite artist and decided I needed this volume. The illustrations are full-page and glorious, allowing for close examination of his techniques. The text fits well with the layout, offering just enough information to enhance the art. One "coffee table" book that is worth keeping out on display!
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