In A Brief History of the Artist from God to Picasso; Paul Barolsky explores the ways in which fiction shapes history and history informs fiction. It is a playful book about artistic obsession; about art history as both tragedy and farce; and about the heroic and the mock-heroic. The book demonstrates that the modern idea of the artist has deep roots in the image of the epic poet; from Homer to Ovid to Dante. Barolskyrsquo;s major claim is that the history of the artist is inseparable from historical fiction about the artist and that fiction is essential to the reality of the artistrsquo;s imagination.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great gift for Native and Non... Beautiful book!By in1ear (John Row)I worry when I purchase a physical book as a gift or on behalf of someone. Will the copy actually be in new. excellent "gifting" condition?This was delivered in perfect condition. The book covers many "memories" of growing up and living in greater Denver. Colorado. Great narrative. great photographs. Clear and printed well. Excellent!"You may be a Denver insider if you get the title of this review... Lol3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Walk Down Memory LaneBy David C. GossI great look back at Denver in the 1950s and 1960s. An excellent assortment of photos and well written text. I enjoyed paging through past memories of my life growing up in Denver.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... old in 1977 and the book made me feel like I lived here my whole lifeBy David J. MastenI moved to Denver at 22 years old in 1977 and the book made me feel like I lived here my whole life. Great read. A must for any Denverite.
