Dante Gabriel Rossetti founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848 with William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais; and was later to be the main inspiration for a second generation of artists and writers influenced by the movement; most notably William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones. His work also influenced the European Symbolists and was a major precursor of the Aesthetic movement. Rossettis art was characterized by its sensuality and its medieval revivalism. His early poetry was influenced by John Keats. He is considered one of the most unconventional painters of the 19th century. Through his methods; he distinguished himself from the Preraffaelite movement; he showed no interest on the exact representation of details; avoided complicated backgrounds; and tended away from landscapes. He hence chose primarily mythological or literary motives; though with no narrative moment.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A stunning; concise gift of talent and history to the USABy V. WEAVERKristin Baggelaars "The Copacabana" is a stunning; concise gift of talent and history to the United States of America; especially for New Yorkers; and for artists who performed there and the guests who enjoyed those performances. The covers photos immediately attracted me and drew me in. I couldnt wait to devour it with my eyes; my mind; and my heart as my only opportunity to almost experience the Copa as my father; Carroll Webster (of the ballroom-dance duo Diane and Carroll); did when he performed there in the 1940s; long before I was born. I was told that the author interviewed every surviving Copa girl and nearly anyone else who was associated with the Copa in order to be able to paint such a complete and visually descriptive portrait of the place where every entertainer worth his or her salt went to make it in the entertainment industry while at least rubbing shoulders with the top-drawer and upcoming performers of the day. As a writer and an editor; I can only imagine how the author; after amassing boxes of informative treasures; decided how to distill so many facts and beautiful photos into this thorough yet compact book; it was a Herculean effort undertaken; quite simply; with vision; clarity of mind and purpose; and the finest brush strokes. That such a successful; well-run; and special venue was allowed to close is beyond comprehension; leaving me to wish that I could have experienced it. My thanks go to Kristin and to the interviewees; and more; whose cooperation brought this book into being. Thank you!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. cool bookBy glue stickfascinating photos accompanied by just enough historical information; in fact; i think it could have done with more. I wanted to know more about the mob controlled nightclub and the inns and outs of how it ran; but what was there was interesting. think I should have bought the hard copy for the pictures.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved the bookBy K. Schmidtbought this book as a gift for an older ladies birthday; who used to be a dancer at the Copa. She loved the book. It cam quicker than expected so she got it on time even though I ordered later than I had intended. the photos and the stories were just fascinating!
