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David Jacques Louis
Jacques-Louis David: Empire to Exile (Clark Art Institute)
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Now available in paperback.
This beautifully illustrated book, originally published in 2005 in conjunction with a major traveling exhibition, is the first to examine the transformation of Jacques-Louis David’s work during the post-Revolutionary period (18001825). Each of the worksmany of which were previously unknown or inaccessibleis reproduced in color and accompanied by detailed scholarly information. Drawing on many new documents and close analysis of the works featured in the book, Philippe Bordes offers a revisionist view of this deeply reactive artist and the creative output of his second” career.
A beautiful book and a significant contribution to our understanding of David’s place in art history.”Art Times
"Bordes gives his readers the benefit of years spent looking at these paintings and drawings, as well as his encyclopedic knowledge . . . of the artistic, social and political histories of the period.”Louise Govier, The Art Book
[A] marvelously produced catalogue . . . meticulous and informative.”David A. Bell, New Republic
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Jacques-Louis Eavid: Empire to Exile
What a great book, and what a man, survived three dinastes, painted like no other and inspired a nation to glory. Buy it and enjoy a wonderful story.
2010-02-05
(Bloomfield, MI, US) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Book well documented and well illustrated
It is the catalog of a recent exhibition of works of Jacques-Louis David, mostly portraits and drawings, the text presents many details, and illustrations of the portraits are superb.
2010-01-02
(Spain) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
A FRENCH NEOCLASSIC MASTER
This excellent book published on the occasion of an exhibition
presents two remarkable personalities of this painter - a celebrated and controversial painter of his time and his connection with Napoleon Buonaparte.The second helped him in the way to the admiration , after a revolutionary republican beginning.The first cannot forget a notable draftman and painter,with followers such as Gros , Ingres,Thévenin,...
Even in the exile,his portraits are precious.Connecting or not
one part of his life as official painter of Napoleon, forgetting
or not his revolutionary starting , David remains ,as Stendhal
defended , the greatest painter of 18th century.
2006-02-24
(Lisbonne, Portugal Portugal) | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 4
Necklines: The Art of Jacques-Louis David after the Terror
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This strikingly original book examines the artistic and personal crisis of French painter Jacques-Louis David during the aftermath of the Reign of Terror. David, twice imprisoned, struggled to recast his artistic identity in a world of disintegrating political and cultural values. The book casts new light on the artist`s self-representations, his Sabine Women, and the importance of his unfinished portrait of Juliette Rcamier.
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Interesting ideas, not so interesting read
I have read a number of books on Jacques-Louis David and this book has some of the most unique (bizarre) ideas on David's artwork I have come across. This is not exactly a pleasurable read either. It is a very esoteric work, and unless you can buy a cheap used copy, it is not really worth the high price. If you are interested in it, I suggest checking it out at the library(it is not something you will read twice). The book does provide a good deal of insight into the culture of post-revolutionary France. It is a nice quality book (although with current printing technology all the images should be in color and the book should not be so expensive). After reading the book, I think that a lot of the interpretations of David's art do not have a strong basis and the author is stretching her imagination with what she thinks David's work reveals.
2004-03-12
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Bizzare freudian hypothesis
The great thing about art commentaries is that just about anything can be written. JL David was, of course, the Revolutionary artist supremo of his day. His arguably most famous paintings were the Oath of the Horatii, the death of Marat, the unfinished Tennis Court oath and of course the Sacre plus numerous historical paintings. What is most telling is David's role in casting the revolution in a masculine manner. This remarkable book recasts JL David's paintings in a bold new way - he was obseesed with the naked form and really was casting the revolution in a feminine manner, and hence drew and sketched all his figures in the nude, then finishing them as clothed figures. Also, he was acting out his girlish fantasies and some of his figures have an effiminate look to them. Wow! This line of psychoanalysis is all new to me, the fact that one can project thought patterns on a person's mind 200 years ago just by linking up some letters to some sketches and paintings. Necklines of course refers to the low cut on female clothing, especially his Grecian or Roman-clad women and the fact that David himself came very close to losing his head. It had never occurred to the author that sketching nude figs was David's usual modus operandi in drawing, as confirmed by other art historians. And his painting of Julie Recamier? The same person was also drawn by Gerard and it looked as if two different persons were depicted. It's debatable as to whether this was a great painting. The patron rejected it anyhow. I did enjoy the fantasy ride, though.
2001-10-01
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Portraiture in Paris Around 1800: Cooper Penrose by Jacques-Louis David
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Focusing on portrait painting in Paris during the Consulate (November 1799 to May 1804), this book explores the contextual nexus in which the Portrait of Cooper Penrose was created. Philippe Bordes considers how this picture relates to other works painted by David during this period and to portraits painted by the artist's contemporaries, and also explores the political and social consequences of David's attitude to Bonaparte, the artist's relations with his clients, and the state of his family finances during this period. This investigation of the Portrait of Cooper Penrose constitutes the most complete analysis of the picture ever undetaken. Bordes proposes that Penrose selected David as his portraitist not only because of his international renown as an artist, but also because of his reputation as a Revolutionary.
A Brush with Napoleon: An Encounter with Jacques-Louis David (Art Encounters)
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An exciting story of war, love, and art from National Book Award finalist Laban Carrick Hill * Historical fiction that resonates with our own time
* Appealing blend of romance and action
Napoleon Crossing the Saint Bernard, one of the most famous paintings in Western art, is a piece of war propaganda--for example, Napoleon didn’t ride a rearing stallion to cross the river on his campaign; he rode a donkey. Napoleon relied on the artist Jacques-Louis David to polish his public image. The truth behind the propaganda is revealed by acclaimed author Laban Carrick Hill in a compelling story of fifteen-year-old Jean, whose idealistic view of the leader comes under fire when he begins working in David’s studio. As he battles with Louis, David’s cowardly son, it becomes clear that their fates mirror the course of the French Empire. Blending romance, drama, and history, Napoleon’s Sitter is a dynamic addition to the popular Art Encounters series.
David Jacques Louis News
Brussels: Contemporary luxe in a historic setting - Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail, Canada - May 23, 2009
Brussels: Contemporary luxe in a historic settingThe site of the Dominican was a Dominican abbey in the 15th century and home to French painter Jacques-Louis David in the 19th century. Now, behind the original façade of the historic building known as David's Huis is a contemporary hotel inspired by
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Wedding licenses - Salisbury Post
Salisbury Post, NC - May 24, 2009
Wedding licensesJohn David Jacques and Barbara Ann Barry, 198 Summit St., Norwich, Conn. Jesse Dean Ciancimino and Kristine Olivia Hilburn, 615 Eastview Rd., Faith. Paul Christopher Powell and Maureen Lynda Bradley, 507 N. Enochville Ave., Kannapolis.
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A tale of romance by the king of chick lit – Napoleon Bonaparte - guardian.co.uk
guardian.co.uk, UK - May 08, 2009
guardian.co.ukA tale of romance by the king of chick lit – Napoleon BonaparteMills & Bonaparte detail from Napoleon in his Study by Jacques-Louis David. Photograph: Bettmann/Corbis Napoleon is already credited with writing some of the most romantic – or revolting, depending on your sensibilities – words in his urgent
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Plenty of success follows Adams finalists
NHL.com - May 01, 2009
Red Wings coach Jacques Demers is the only repeat winner, in 1987-88. Burns is the only coach to win three times, with Montreal, Toronto and Boston, while Scotty Bowman, Pat Quinn and Jacques Lemaire have won twice. Bill Barber, in 2001,
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The body as a work of art - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - May 21, 2009
The body as a work of artSome of the drawings are by well-known artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Albrecht Durer and Jacques-Louis David, but many are from anonymous artists. "This is how the magnificent masterpieces in the galleries came to be," said Alexandra Libby,
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Jacques-Louis David - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacques-Louis David (30 August 1748 – 29 December 1825) was a highly influential ... The art of Jacques-Louis David after the Terror, ed. Yale University Press, New ...
Jacques-Louis David — FactMonster.com
... of the Hero (1960); W. Roberts, Jacques Louis David, Revolutionary Artist (1989) ... More on Jacques-Louis David from Fact Monster: ...
Jacques-Louis David: Biography from Answers.com
Jacques-Louis David , Artist Born: 30 August 1748 Birthplace: Paris, France Died: 29 December 1825 Best Known As: Court painter of Napoleon
David, Jacques-Louis
David, Jacques-Louis. From New World Encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search ... Jacques-Louis David (August 30, 1748 – December 29, 1825) was a highly ...
Jacques-Louis David - Wikimedia Commons
Jacques-Louis David. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository ... English: Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) was a French Neoclassical painter known ...
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