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The Quest for the Grail: Arthurian Legend in British Art 1840-1920

Christine Poulson

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Description:This fascinating and comprehensive account of Arthurian legend in British art in the nineteenth century offers new insights into the significance of the legends. Wide-ranging, both historically and thematically, it moves from Dyce's Arthurian frescoes in the Houses of Parliament in the 1840s to the use of Galahad in First World War memorial imagery. Based on substantial primary research, Poulson skillfully relates the visual treatments of the legend both to literature and music and to historical and social developments, such as the rise of nationalism, racial stereotypes, religious and scientific controversy, and debates about women's roles, rights and sexuality. The book also breaks new ground in relating images of the dying Arthur to nineteenth-century millenialism and scientific predictions of the death of the sun and the end of life on earth.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Quest for the Grail: Arthurian Legend in British Art 1840-1920. To get started finding The Quest for the Grail: Arthurian Legend in British Art 1840-1920, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This fascinating and comprehensive account of Arthurian legend in British art in the nineteenth century offers new insights into the significance of the legends. Wide-ranging, both historically and thematically, it moves from Dyce's Arthurian frescoes in the Houses of Parliament in the 1840s to the use of Galahad in First World War memorial imagery. Based on substantial primary research, Poulson skillfully relates the visual treatments of the legend both to literature and music and to historical and social developments, such as the rise of nationalism, racial stereotypes, religious and scientific controversy, and debates about women's roles, rights and sexuality. The book also breaks new ground in relating images of the dying Arthur to nineteenth-century millenialism and scientific predictions of the death of the sun and the end of life on earth.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Quest for the Grail: Arthurian Legend in British Art 1840-1920. To get started finding The Quest for the Grail: Arthurian Legend in British Art 1840-1920, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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The Quest for the Grail: Arthurian Legend in British Art 1840-1920

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