Paxman, Jeremy
The Victorians: Britain Through the Paintings of the Age
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846077449
- author:
- Paxman, Jeremy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BBC Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Victorians: Britain Through the Paintings of the Age Discover the vibrant world of Victorian Britain through the eyes of its artists. From the grandeur of Gothic architecture to the birth of the football league, this book takes you on a journey through the era's most significant events and cultural movements. Using the paintings of the time as a starting point, Jeremy Paxman explores the stories of urban life, family, faith, industry, and empire that defined the Victorian spirit and imagination. These paintings were the equivalent of television in their day, capturing the essence of a rapidly changing world. Artists like Butler, William Powell Frith, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Luke Fildes, and Ford Madox Brown chronicled the era's most significant moments, offering a unique insight into the lives of those who lived through it. This book is an opinionated and informed appraisal of the Victorians' influence on modern culture, revealing the lasting impact of their art and society on our world today.
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