George Romney was an English portrait painter; the most fashionable artist of his day; painting many leading society figures ndash; including his artistic muse; Emma Hamilton; mistress of Lord Nelson. Romney is generally ranked third in the hierarchy of 18th-century society portrait painters; after Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. His art is characterized by great refinement; sensitivity of feeling; elegance of design and beauty of color. Romney was a prolific painter and produced about 2;000 paintings and 5;000 drawings during his lifetime.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good book; but I still prefer Eileen Southerns workBy Sofia TrompetistaThis book is a fairly decent abbreviated overview of African-American music. However I wish someone would continue the work of Eileen Southern with her excellent book on African-American music. Hers is a more comprehensive approach and even though no one has updated her work since her death; I prefer her book; which I believe its called; "The music of black Americans;" to any of the others that I have read so far.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love the order of the chaptersBy Brandy JonesVery Very Interesting and informative. Love the order of the chapters. A great history lesson.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must for music educatorsBy CustomerPerettis book is a brilliant account of Black history through the medium of music. It opened many areas of thought and awareness for me. It should be a requirement for music education students.
