The Victorian era produced many famous artists and styles. John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti were part of the famous pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood whose willowy models were often seen in the works of several of the artists. One of the most famous was Elizabeth Siddall; an artist in her own right; who posed for Millaisrsquo; Ophelia; married to Rossetti; and posed for him; Holman Hunt and Walter Deverell. This fascinating book is a must for everyone interested in art and the Victorian era; and in the genres; styles and relationships between art and the events of the day. There are biographies of the artists and models; glimpses of their most famous pieces new insights into the vibrant Victorian art-world - the lives and loves; and the artistsrsquo; dealings with their patrons.Did you know?Rossetti tucked a book of his own poetry into Siddallrsquo;s hair in her coffin and; later; arranged for her exhumation to reclaim it. After several years; the coffin had preserved her ethereal red hair.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Aesthetic of Beauty PleasureBy M L MDavid Bretts scholarly and readily accessible work is a delight for those who already are acquainted with CRM and an excellent point of introduction for those who are not. His stated aim is that readers will "find this book pleasurable" (p. 15) and this absolutely achieved. Central to the book is his elaboration of what he terms poetics of workmanship which means. "a consistent and orderly set of associations deliberately evoked in order to body forth a coherent value system" (p. 76). Mackintoshs original and highly individual stylistics of both his architecture and decorative arts designs and the interconnections of these are examined through this idea of the coherence of associations and then situated into their contemporary social context. As example. the contrasts of built exteriors and their internal decoration are related to then prevailing gender ideas of male exteriority/female interiority within an overarching theme of beauty that so defined the work and life partnership of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh.Bretts work leaves the reader with deeper understandings of why Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh continue to fascinate and delight. He says that during the course of working on the book that he "developed a tenderness for C.R. and M. Mackintosh". Im indebted to David Brett for providing a basis to explore the philosophy and principles that underpin associationism and then to relate these to what was previously my emotive response to the beauty and aesthetics of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh. For that reason I have developed tenderness that now includes David Brett with his subject couple.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well pleasedBy Carlo A. MartinelliI want to add another positive comment to those here above: for lovers of good writing and absolutely brilliant architecture. this book is an apt addition to their collection. I havent yet finished reading it because. just as for a good whiskey. I like to savour it drop by drop. Other reviewers have done a fine job already. I simply add my two bits. This article reached me ahead of time and in absolutely perfect condition. exceeding the sellers description in fact. while as is their wont. are living up to their reputation of excellence in service. Congratulations are due all around. thank you.
