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Wonderful drawings of Boucher
The book is precious, I am very happy because it contains a lot of drawings of the most beautiful I make Boucher. The illustration is very good. ... Read more

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This first book in English to focus on Boucher for nearly twenty years is an invaluable contribution to the study of eighteenth-century art. Boucher has cried out for reassessment, and here, at last,his work is seen at its very best in numerous beautiful reproductions. Jo Hedley brings new insights into Boucher's art, explaining both his stylistic development and his cultural context; she also examines his legacy, both in a survey of the influence of his imagery in many media and in a deconstruction of the myth of his libidinous personality, based on his art, not his life.Boucher's artistic legacy is also analyzed, demonstrating how the mythology surrounding the painter's so-called libidinous private life have continued to undermine serious consideration of his ability. "Splendidly written and lavishly illustrated, Jo Hedley's book on François Boucher is a pioneering publication . . . Hedley's book abounds in new information, fresh insights, and suggestive analysis."—Colin B. Bailey, The Burlington Magazine ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Art Bulletin, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2007. The length of the article is 5540 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Making Up the Rococo: Francois Boucher and His Critics.(Rethinking Boucher)(books)(Critical essay)
Author: Laura Auricchio
Publication: The Art Bulletin (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 89Issue: 3Page: 597(5)

Article Type: Critical essay

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