Forsaith, Peter S.
Image, Identity and John Wesley: A Study in Portraiture
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367884307
- author:
- Forsaith, Peter S.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 210
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Religion, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The face of John Wesley has become one of the most familiar images in English-speaking and transatlantic worlds. From the dozen painted portraits made during his lifetime to hundreds of variations of prints, Wesley's image has been reproduced extensively. This comprehensive survey explores the various depictions of Wesley, including scene paintings and prints, as well as the attitudes towards art that shaped his personality cult. The book offers a critical analysis of these images, shedding light on the spread and use of the image in artefacts and on paper. Suitable for art historians and scholars studying John Wesley and Methodism, this study provides valuable insights into the cultural significance of an influential religious figure from eighteenth-century Britain.
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