Travelling Artists in Cyprus 1700-1960

by Rita C. Severis

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This fascinating survey of Cyprus during the eighteenth, nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth centuries offers a unique view of a country as seen through the eyes of artists and travellers. It is based on over 350 works which are for the first time presented, pertaining to two periods of the history of Cyprus, those of Ottoman and British rule.A panorama of topography, monuments and ethnography is unfolded through the paintings and drawings of both amateur and professional artists. show more The political background and nationality of the artists and the influences of Imperialism, Orientalism and Colonialism are explored, and the book considers how attitudes changed during the period under discussion. The book also looks at the perception of the island, once a French, Ottoman and British colony, in relation to those of neighbouring countries such as Greece and Malta. show less

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Art & Design, Nonfiction, Travel, History
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758.15693Arts & recreationPaintingNature, architectural subjects and cityscapes, other specific subjectsLandscapes
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N7290 .C9 .S48Fine ArtsVisual artsHistory
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