Screen LibraryStanley Spencer : art as a mirror of himself /
Stanley Spencer (1891-1959) explored fundamental issues of life with an urgency and persistence unique among British artists of his generation. His art comments on religion, love, sexuality, fraternity and community. Charting the trajectory of Spencer's painting career in depth, this original p...
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| Published: |
Lund Humphries,
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| Publisher Address: | Farnham Surrey, UK ; Burlington, VT : |
| Publication Dates: | 2014. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
Stanley Spencer (1891-1959) explored fundamental issues of life with an urgency and persistence unique among British artists of his generation. His art comments on religion, love, sexuality, fraternity and community. Charting the trajectory of Spencer's painting career in depth, this original publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the artist's oeuvre. |
| Carrier Form: | 191 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages184-185) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781848221468 1848221460 |
| Index Number: | N6797 |
| CLC: | J205.561 |
| Call Number: | J205.561/C374 |
| Contents: | Marriage to the world -- Where the spirit moves me -- War, rebirth and a 'new me' -- A modern conversation piece -- All the faithful dead -- God's clown -- Possessed by joy -- The search for love -- Personal, sincere and courageous. |