British Marine Painting by C. Geoffrey Holme and A. L. Baldry

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Editor Holme, C. Geoffrey (Charles Geoffrey), 1887-1954
Contributor Baldry, A. L. (Alfred Lys), 1858-1939
LoC No. 20008045
Title British Marine Painting
Note Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary "British Marine Painting" by C. Geoffrey Holme and A. L. Baldry is an analytical and historical account of marine art written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the significance of the sea in British culture and how it has influenced artists over time. It explores the evolution of marine painting, discussing notable artists and their contributions to this genre. The opening of the work sets the stage by emphasizing the vital role the sea has played in shaping British national identity and artists' inspirations. It comments on the slow development of marine painting as a serious art form, highlighting early British artists' initial detachment from pictorial marine subjects. Through rich descriptions, the text argues that while landscape painting gained traction, it was not until the late 18th and early 19th centuries that marine themes began to receive the detailed attention they deserved. The introduction serves as a foundation for an exploration of significant British marine painters who have brought the complexities of the sea to life through their art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ND: Fine Arts: Painting
Subject Marine painting, British
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EBook-No. 65466
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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