Conversations Of James Northcote With James Ward, On Art And Artists (1901)

By James Northcote, James Ward, Ernest Fletcher, et al.

Book Overview

""Conversations of James Northcote with James Ward, on Art and Artists"" is a book that presents a series of dialogues between two prominent 18th-century British artists, James Northcote and James Ward. The book, which was originally published in 1830, has been reprinted in 1901 and is a valuable resource for art historians, students, and enthusiasts.The conversations between Northcote and Ward cover a wide range of topics related to art, including the history of painting, the techniques used by artists, the role of art in society, and the nature of creativity. The two artists also discuss their own work and the work of their contemporaries, providing valuable insights into the artistic culture of their time.Northcote and Ward were both members of the Royal Academy, and their conversations reflect the Academy's influence on British art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book also includes illustrations of some of the artists' works, providing readers with a visual reference for the topics discussed in the dialogues.Overall, ""Conversations of James Northcote with James Ward, on Art and Artists"" is an engaging and informative book that offers a unique perspective on British art during a pivotal period in its history.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: 1164612522
• ISBN13: 9781164612520
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"