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* Read * Richard Dadd: The Artist and the Asylum by Nicholas Tromans ✓ eBook or Kindle ePUB. Richard Dadd: The Artist and the Asylum In the summer of 1842, Richard Dadd was the resident artist for an English expedition through Greece, Turkey and Egypt. Upon his return to England, he was diagnosed “of unsound mind” and was taken by his family to recuperate in Cobham, Kent. Alongside its 100 color plates, critical essays overturn several myths about Dadd (revealing, for example, that his jailers were generous and often acted as his patrons rather than as his oppressors) and trace the critical reception of his now wi
| Title | : | Richard Dadd: The Artist and the Asylum |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.89 (973 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1935202685 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
Artistry Despite Madness Rob Hardy It is a commonplace that madness and genius are but a hairsbreadth away on the spectrum of human behavior. I do not know that anyone has ever tried objectively to correlate the two, but I have the impression that people of genius are no more likely to be afflicted with mental di. EisNinE said The Artist and the Asylum. The story of Richard Dadd is a compelling one, especially when compared with the biographical details of most Victorian artists. It's also a sad tale, as those that deal with thwarted potential tend to be. But Dadd was no romantic figure in the tradition of Caravaggio, a genius . great color reproductions Insightful look at Dadd's life and work within the context of his mental illness.A worthwhile read for anyone interested in Dadd or art of the mentally ill.
In the summer of 1842, Richard Dadd was the resident artist for an English expedition through Greece, Turkey and Egypt. Upon his return to England, he was diagnosed “of unsound mind” and was taken by his family to recuperate in Cobham, Kent. Alongside its 100 color plates, critical essays overturn several myths about Dadd (revealing, for example, that his jailers were generous and often acted as his patrons rather than as his oppressors) and trace the critical reception of his now widely admired art.Richard Dadd (1817-1886) was born in Chatham, Kent, and entered
(Nicholas Shakespeare The Telegraph) . In this elegantly written and scholarly book, Tromans, a historian of 19th century British Art, avoids all stereotypes and very sensibly keeps his eye on the sociological and historical context. (Robert Irwin The Times Literary Supplement)It is the first comprehensive, illustrated biography since the Tate Gallery's 1974 exhibition catalogue and it looks at the life of an artist who was painting surrealist imagery and alternative worlds, including dream figrues, fairy figures and demons. (John Dorfman Art & Antiques)Tromans's readings of the paintings are subtle and astute, but what really distinguishes his book is the close attention paid to the relationship between the artist and his minders … Richard Dadd: The Artist and the Asylum is a troubling feast for the eye. (Arifa Akbar The Independent)The Artist
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