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References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English (18)Accessible, extensivelyresearched, and beautifullyillustrated, this updatedvolume by renowned scholarand author MurdoMacdonald sheds light on thehistory and culturalsignificance of Scottish art. At a time when issues of Scottish identity are the subject of fierce debate, Murdo Macdonald illuminates Scotland's artistic past and present in this classic text in the World of Art series. Ranging from Neolithic standing stones and the art of the Picts and Gaels to Reformation and Enlightenment art and major figures in the contemporary art scene, Scottish Art explores the distinctive characteristics of Scottish art through the centuries. It examines the cultural heritage and intricate patterns of Celtic design, the importance of Highland and coastal landscapes, long-standing connections between French and Scottish artists, and how each of these factors influenced the development of art in Scotland. This new edition includes more than 200 full-color images of Scottish art from prehistoric times to the present. With masterpieces from artists such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Joan Eardley, this book is a thorough, authoritative, and accessible introduction to Scottish art. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)709.411The arts Modified subdivisions of the arts History, geographic treatment, biography Europe British Isles -- Scotland & Ireland ScotlandLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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