Jacques-Louis David (1748 ndash; 1825) was an influential French painter in the Neoclassical style; considered to be the pre-eminent painter of the era. In the 1780s his cerebral brand of history painting marked a change in taste away from Rococo frivolity toward a classical austerity and severity; heightened feeling chiming with the moral climate of the final years of the Ancien Reacute;gime. He later became an active supporter of the French Revolution and friend of Maximilien Robespierre; and was effectively a dictator of the arts under the French Republic. Imprisoned after Robespierres fall from power; he aligned himself with yet another political regime upon his release; that of Napoleon I. It was at this time that he developed his Empire style; notable for its use of warm Venetian colours. After Napoleons fall from power and the Bourbon revival; David exiled himself to Brussels in the then-United Kingdom of the Netherlands where he remained until his death. David had a huge number of pupils; making him the strongest influence in French art of the early 19th century; especially academic Salon painting.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. So you wanna be a star; kid?By C.T. ChaseK Callan starts off by giving you a no-b.s. look into the way that show biz works that is so dauntingly realistic; you may have to fight the impulse to run screaming to the nearest business school; trade school or college; vowing never to dream of becoming an actor ever again. Then she proceeds to give you valuable tips; tricks of the trade and common sense strategies to help you achieve success; no matter how high the deck is stacked against you. Of course; not everybody will make it no matter how hard they try; but along with guts; talent; looks and "luck;" this book will definitely give you an edge. I wouldve given it five stars; but it appears this edition is due for an update.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very InformativeBy A CustomerThis book was easy to read...I read it from cover to cover in one evening. K Callan gives excellent and realistic advice for anyone starting out in the business; as well as how you should be thinking about your future when you are no longer a "working" actor. If you are just starting out and looking for a "fun" book to read; this is the one. The only thing I didnt like was that she focused mainly on working in New York and LA; although she does talk a bit about finding work in smaller cities. However; the information can be applied anywhere. In this book she recommends getting "Audition"; so that will be my next purchase.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GreatBy Angela JacksonA must have for actors. Great insight
