Scottish Painting Past And Present, 1620-1908 (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166212896)

Scottish Painting Past and Present, 1620-1908 is a comprehensive book written by James Lewis Caw in 1908. The book offers an in-depth exploration of Scottish painting, covering a period of almost 300 years. It provides an overview of the history of Scottish painting, highlighting the major artists and their works during this period. The book is divided into four main sections, each focusing on a different era of Scottish painting. The first section covers the period from 1620 to 1707, exploring the works of artists such as George Jamesone and John Michael Wright. The second section covers the period from 1707 to 1800, focusing on the emergence of the Scottish School of Painting and the works of artists such as Allan Ramsay and Henry Raeburn. The third section covers the period from 1800 to 1870, which saw the rise of landscape painting in Scotland, and the works of artists such as Alexander Nasmyth and John Knox. The final section covers the period from 1870 to 1908, exploring the works of contemporary Scottish artists such as William McTaggart and John Duncan. Throughout the book, Caw provides detailed analysis and commentary on the works of each artist, as well as their historical and social context. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs of the paintings discussed, making it an invaluable resource for art historians, students, and enthusiasts alike. Overall, Scottish Painting Past and Present, 1620-1908 is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the history of Scottish painting, providing a fascinating insight into the development of this important artistic tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Lewis Caw
ISBN-10: 1166212890
ISBN-13: 9781166212896
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 668
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.49lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.34d