Art in Provincial France: Letters Written, During the Summer of 1882, to the Manchester Guardian (Classic Reprint)

By Joseph Comyns Carr

Book Overview

Art in Provincial France: Letters Written During the Summer of 1882 to the Manchester Guardian is a book written by Joseph Comyns Carr and published in 1883. The book is a collection of letters that Carr wrote to the Manchester Guardian while he was travelling through provincial France in the summer of 1882. In these letters, Carr describes his experiences visiting various towns and cities in France, including Rouen, Chartres, and Tours. He also provides detailed descriptions of the art and architecture he encountered during his travels, including Gothic cathedrals, Romanesque churches, and Renaissance palaces. Carr's writing is both informative and engaging, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscape of France in the late 19th century. His observations and insights provide valuable historical context for understanding the development of French art and architecture, as well as the social and political context in which they were created. Overall, Art in Provincial France is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in art, architecture, or French history and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165306433
• ISBN13: 9781165306435
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"