Scottish art / Murdo Macdonald.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Macdonald, Murdo, 1955- author.

Series:

World of art

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art, Scottish.

Art, Scottish--History.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

263 pages : illustrations (color) ; 21 cm.

Edition:

New edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Thames and Hudson, 2021.

Summary:

"Accessible, extensively researched, and beautifully illustrated, this updated volume by renowned scholar and author Murdo Macdonald sheds light on the history and cultural significance of Scottish art. At a time when issues of Scottish identity are the subject of fierce debate, Murdo Macdonald illuminates Scotland's artistic past and present in this classic text in the World of Art series. Ranging from Neolithic standing stones and the art of the Picts and Gaels to Reformation and Enlightenment art and major figures in the contemporary art scene, Scottish Art explores the distinctive characteristics of Scottish art through the centuries. It examines the cultural heritage and intricate patterns of Celtic design, the importance of Highland and coastal landscapes, long-standing connections between French and Scottish artists, and how each of these factors influenced the development of art in Scotland. This new edition includes more than 200 full-color images of Scottish art from prehistoric times to the present. With masterpieces from artists such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Joan Eardley, this book is a thorough, authoritative, and accessible introduction to Scottish art." --Amazon.com.

Contents:

Prehistory and early history

The development of Christian art

Loss and reconstruction

Classicism and Celticism

Art and philosophy

Nineteenth-century narratives

Modernity and revivals

Twentieth-century pluralism

Deconstructing stereotypes and reappropriating symbols.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-250) and index.

ISBN:

9780500204528

0500204527

OCLC:

1233304890