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Sarah Bernhardt: The Art of High Drama (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780300109191)
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xA beautifully illustrated celebration of the life, art, and style of "the Divine Sarah"
Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was an extraordinary performer, so much so that her name became synonymous with acting. Yet her importance extended beyond the world of theater--she was an icon of French nationalism, a target of both admiration and scorn, an artist and sculptor, and a trendsetting avatar of style. This fascinating book examines the many sides and talents of Bernhardt, from her beginnings at the Com馘ie Fran軋ise through her international stardom. Wonderfully illustrated, the book features an unprecedented collection of images relating to Bernhardt's life, including paintings, posters, photographs, costumes, jewelry, stage designs, self-portraits, and sculptures.
Bernhardt orchestrated a brilliant sixty-year career as an actress and entrepreneur, becoming a revered patriotic figure in her native France and a beloved star in America, where she undertook nine successful tours. Along the way she sat for the most fashionable artists of her time, became the most photographed woman in the world, and attached her name to everything from hair curlers to liqueurs. This book brings the incredible Sarah Bernhardt to life for contemporary readers and highlights her historical significance and integral place in modern culture.
Featured illustrations include:
- Art Nouveau posters by Alphonse Mucha depicting Bernhardt in her most famous roles
- Designer costumes, tunics, tiaras, and jewelry
- A human skull, a gift from Victor Hugo
- Portraits of the actress by Jean Cocteau, F駘ix Nadar, Andy Warhol, and others
Published in association with The Jewish Museum, New York
Exhibition Schedule:
The Jewish Museum, New York (December 2, 2005 - April 2, 2006)
Author: The Jewish Museum, Carol Ockman, Kenneth E. Silver
ISBN-10: 0300109199
ISBN-13: 9780300109191
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2005
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.02lbs
Size: 10.78h x 9.02w x 0.93d
Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2006 pg. 1815
New York Review of Books 05/10/2007 pg. 10
Library Journal 01/15/2006
By The Jewish Museum
xCarol Ockman is professor in the Art Department of Williams College and author of Ingres's Eroticized Bodies: Retracing the Serpentine Line, published by Yale University Press. Kenneth E. Silver is professor in the Fine Arts Department of New York University. Janis Bergman-Carton is professor of art history at Southern Methodist University and author of The Woman of Ideas in French Art, 1830-1848, published by Yale University Press. Karen Levitov is assistant curator and Suzanne Schwarz Zuber is project assistant, both at The Jewish Museum.
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