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Title: Gérôme
Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour
Credits:
Produced by Sandra Eder, Sharon Joiner, sp1nd and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Gérôme" by Albert Keim is a biography written in the early 20th century, specifically in the years surrounding the 1910s. The book delves into the life and work of Jean-Léon Gérôme, an acclaimed French painter known for his historical and oriental subjects. It captures the intricate details of his artistic career, his influences, and his contributions to the art world. The biography provides a comprehensive overview of Gérôme's journey from his childhood in Vesoul to becoming a prominent figure in 19th-century French painting. It covers his extensive travels across Egypt and the Orient, which heavily influenced his art, and his commitment to accuracy and vivid detail in his paintings. The narrative also highlights Gérôme's achievements, including prestigious awards and his role as a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts. Keim depicts Gérôme as not only a skilled painter but also a meticulous artist who sought to blend history with imaginative flair, making significant strides in the representation of classical and exotic themes in art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Keim, Albert, 1876-1947
Editor: Roujon, Henry, 1853-1914
Translator: Cooper, Frederic Taber, 1864-1937
EBook No.: 44340
Published: Dec 3, 2013
Downloads: 201
Language: English
Subject: Gérôme, Jean Léon, 1824-1904
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Gérôme
Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour
Credits:
Produced by Sandra Eder, Sharon Joiner, sp1nd and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Gérôme" by Albert Keim is a biography written in the early 20th century, specifically in the years surrounding the 1910s. The book delves into the life and work of Jean-Léon Gérôme, an acclaimed French painter known for his historical and oriental subjects. It captures the intricate details of his artistic career, his influences, and his contributions to the art world. The biography provides a comprehensive overview of Gérôme's journey from his childhood in Vesoul to becoming a prominent figure in 19th-century French painting. It covers his extensive travels across Egypt and the Orient, which heavily influenced his art, and his commitment to accuracy and vivid detail in his paintings. The narrative also highlights Gérôme's achievements, including prestigious awards and his role as a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts. Keim depicts Gérôme as not only a skilled painter but also a meticulous artist who sought to blend history with imaginative flair, making significant strides in the representation of classical and exotic themes in art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Keim, Albert, 1876-1947
Editor: Roujon, Henry, 1853-1914
Translator: Cooper, Frederic Taber, 1864-1937
EBook No.: 44340
Published: Dec 3, 2013
Downloads: 201
Language: English
Subject: Gérôme, Jean Léon, 1824-1904
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.