Dante Gabriel Rossetti

By b. Singer, Hans Wolfgang

Book Overview

The book ""Dante Gabriel Rossetti"" by F.G. Stephens is a comprehensive biography of the famous British painter, poet, and designer Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The book covers Rossetti's life from his early years, including his childhood in London and his education at King's College School and the Royal Academy of Art, to his later years as a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and his contributions to the Arts and Crafts movement.Stephens provides a detailed analysis of Rossetti's artistic style, including his use of vivid colors, intricate symbolism, and his fascination with medieval literature and mythology. The book also explores Rossetti's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his struggles with addiction and mental illness.Throughout the book, Stephens draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Rossetti's own letters and diaries, as well as interviews with his contemporaries. The result is a rich and nuanced portrait of one of the most important figures in British art and literature, whose work continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.British Art Critic Frederic George Stephens Began His Career As A Painter And Was An Early Member Of The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. He Was A Prolific Writer, And This Book, Based On His Personal Familiarity With Painter And Poet Rossetti Was One Of His Best Known Works.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: 1428609024
• ISBN13: 9781428609020
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"