Nochlin, Linda
Misere
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500239698
- author:
- Nochlin, Linda
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 centimetres (0.30 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Linda Nochlin's Misère explores how writers and artists of the 19th century responded to the social, material, and psychological changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Through a diverse range of sources, including paintings, prints, and texts, Nochlin examines how these individuals used their craft to come to terms with the new realities of their time. The book delves into the work of notable figures such as Dickens, Carlyle, Engels, Hugo, Buret, Disraeli, and de Tocqueville, alongside lesser-known artists searching for ways to depict the changing world. By examining these works, Nochlin sheds light on how the concept of "misère" - social misery - was represented in the popular and fine arts of the 19th century. Through this scholarship, Nochlin reveals a nuanced understanding of how art and literature reflected the complexities of the Industrial Revolution era, offering insights into the ways in which artists and writers sought to make sense of their world.
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