Scoundrels, Cads, and Other Great Artists

by Jeffrey K Smith and Jeffrey K. Smith

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Just because the art is beautiful doesn't mean the artist was a saint . . .

Scoundrels, Cads, and Other Great Artists examines the lives of nine great artists who were less than exemplary human beings in their lives outside of their art.

It explores the question, "Why do we like magnificent art from artists who were awful human beings?" For example, the great Baroque painter, Caravaggio, who developed the chiaroscuro style of painting,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:153812677X

ISBN13:9781538126776

Release Date:October 2020

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Length:192 Pages

Weight:1.50 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 7.3" x 7.2"

Related Subjects

Art Arts, Music & Photography Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Business Business & Investing Economics

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