One of the most bright and unique artists of the 18th century; living only 36 years; Antoine Watteau had an influence on the development of Rococo art in France and throughout Europe. Appreciation for the Watteau like draftsman has always been equal to that of his paintings. He usually not to have made sketches for programmed compositions; but it seems that filled his sketchbooks with penetrating depictions of figures drawn from life; which he would later dig for his paintings. Watteau drew for the reason that he loved to do this. Sketching continuously was the way he came to recognize the world around him. He was anxieties with public life; but his art is actually enigmatically private. What it really concentrates on is the instant moment. This is what Watteau senses with astounding genius. His ability to drawn is truly amazing. But even more impressive is his modernity.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nostalgia revisited for war babyBy Wendy BlumfieldAlthough I read this many years ago; I ordered it to re-read because I had seen the play on one of my visits to the UK at the Royal Theatre Bath after a West End run. As a war baby myself who stayed in London during the War; I grew up aware of the traumatic effects on children who were evacuated without their parents. Nina Bawden`s description of the desolation these two children felt sitting on that Welsh station platform waiting to be claimed was so realistic. Although their host was harsh and old-fashioned they were in fact kindly treated by the others in the family. There is something very magical about their discoveries and the relationships created. A beautiful book worth reading. I would recommend it to teenagers as well as adults so that they can understand how war impacted the most innocent of civilians; the children.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I bought thinking it was the book and was very disappointed to find it had stage directionsBy rosemary gaskellThe stage directions take so much away from the story. I bought thinking it was the book and was very disappointed to find it had stage directions. I wish they did this in just book form for Kindle.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A Wonderful Book!By Gums BukowskiId read Nina Bawdens "The Peppermint Pig" when I was in elementary school; but our library didnt have any other titles by her. The book listed all of Bawdens other titles; but I didnt get to read "Carries War" until I was in high school. Its a wonderful story; and a fascinating look into the world of one of the many children sent to stay in the rural British countryside during World War II.
