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Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement Hardcover – October 1, 2018

by Martin Ellis (Author), Timothy Barringer (Author), Victoria Osborne (Author)
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This generously illustrated and exciting new study of the Victorian era features rarely seen works, provocative essays, and a striking, period-inspired design.

Although the word "Victorian" connotes a kind of dry propriety, the artists working in the Victorian era were anything but. Starting with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and lasting through the dawn of the 20th century, the era's painters, writers, and designers challenged every prevailing belief about art and its purpose. The full spectrum of the Victorian avant-garde is in magnificent display in this book that features nearly 150 works drawn from the city of Birmingham's unparalleled collection. Characterized by attention to detail, vibrant colors, and engagement with literary themes and daily life, the paintings, works on paper, and decorative objects featured reveal the myriad ways Victorian artists and artisans made sense of a rapidly changing world. Perceptive essays and the latest scholarship illuminate the issues these artists contended with, including the relationship to art and nature, questions of class and gender identity, the value of handmade versus machine production, and the search for beauty in an age of industry. Designed to reflect the tactile nature of the work and featuring typography inspired by the Victorian era, this beautiful volume is as fresh and bold as the visionaries it celebrates.
Copublished by the American Federation of Arts and DelMonico Books
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  1. Print length
    280 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Prestel
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    10.25 x 1.16 x 12.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    3791357638
  7. ISBN-13
    978-3791357638
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MARTIN ELLIS is a freelance curator, lecturer, and broadcaster and former Curator of Applied Art at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, England.

TIMOTHY BARRINGER is the Paul Mellon Professor and Chair of the History of Art at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.

VICTORIA OSBORNE is Curator of Fine Art for Birmingham Museums Trust, England.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prestel (October 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3791357638
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3791357638
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 1.16 x 12.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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The Soo
5.0 out of 5 stars A magnificent book
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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This catalogue features a superb exhibition now on display in Birmingham UK.
The book includes four informative articles that relate Pre-Raphaelite and also Arts and Crafts Victorian art to the City of Birmingham.
The illustrations are huge. They give an impression of actually being at the show and examining close-up details that only a visitor would see of the artwork.
A worthwhile book.
Even better, this exhibition will be in Birmingham UK until October 31, 2024.
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Copperkarma
5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite exhibition AND catalogue
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2021
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The book is a hefty and gorgeous illumination into the Pre-Raphaelite and Arts & Crafts Movement in England. The eleven full page color details at the front of the book are sublime as well as the full detail color photographs of objects starting each chapter. This is first-rate, highest quality printing and after having had a brief chance to view the exhibit in Reno at the Nevada Museum of Art, I was thrilled to come home and read in much more detail the back stories of the artists. I am particularly interested in the women's roles in this movement and also love seeing the archival photos of the artists themselves. Also of keen personal interest are the books and printed materials of this time and this book is loaded with examples. Anyone with an interest in the Arts & Crafts Movement should have this book in their library. I am thoroughly enjoying the design and content of this book!
6 people found this helpful
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K. G. Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful catalog for a beautiful show
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019
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Good Size, excellent plates, good explanatory text. Saw the exhibit at Seattle Art Museum and the combination of historical context, variety of materials and media, social commentary and sheer gorgeousness of artifacts made it one of my top favorites. The catalog reflects all this.
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jd
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for a great show.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2019
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Saw the show and so wanted the book. Too big really to lug around after seeing the show so was grateful to be able to order it online. Absolutely gorgeous book and the essays are excellent.
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Sandra Blake
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very interesting period of time in the art world.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020
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I'm a docent at a museum where we had this exhibit up. I used it to study for giving tours.
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MiscElaineousCO
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
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A gorgeous book. I’d have loved to have seen this exhibition, but this book is beautiful consolation.
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T. B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
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Covers so much and complete with stunning artwork. Best art history book I've seen in a while on this period!
8 people found this helpful
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Igor Makarov
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
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great book, excellent price for this volume and quality.
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Greta F Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive and detailed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2024
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Sent it to friend for birthday present.
She is very impressed. We will go to the exhibition in Birmingham.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2019
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it shows different art from the 10 other Victorian books I have. very nice book.
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jane elizabeth cohen
5.0 out of 5 stars quality and reliability
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2020
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excellent product and excellent packaging and delivery from seller.
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diana Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Exibition catalogue for US show of works from Birmingham
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2018
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Familiar images, but thoroughgoing text
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