Publisher's Synopsis
George Frederick Watts, Sandro Botticelli, Matthew Arnold is a book written by Lucy Elizabeth Lee Ewing and published in 1904. The book is a biographical and critical study of three prominent figures in the art and literature world of the 19th century. The first section of the book focuses on the life and work of George Frederick Watts, a British painter and sculptor who was known for his portraits, landscapes, and allegorical works. Ewing discusses Watts' artistic influences, his relationship with the Pre-Raphaelite movement, and his impact on the Victorian art scene. The second section of the book is dedicated to Sandro Botticelli, an Italian Renaissance painter who is best known for his mythological and religious works. Ewing provides a detailed analysis of Botticelli's most famous paintings, including The Birth of Venus and Primavera, and explores the artist's style and technique. The final section of the book focuses on Matthew Arnold, a British poet and cultural critic who was known for his works on education, literature, and society. Ewing examines Arnold's ideas on the role of culture in society, his views on the relationship between art and morality, and his impact on Victorian intellectual thought. Overall, George Frederick Watts, Sandro Botticelli, Matthew Arnold is a comprehensive study of three influential figures in the art and literature world of the 19th century. Ewing's writing is insightful and engaging, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the lives and works of these important cultural figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
