
This book discusses romanticism as an historical phenomenon, not as a state of mind found in all periods and cultures. It is an erudite thematic study that exerts upon Western culture and particularly the visual arts.

'This stylish and erudite thematic study of the influence Romanticism exerts upon Western culture and particularly the visual arts is the companion volume to Honour's equally valuable New-classicism.... The text is supported by a useful selection of illustrations.... Excellent...



This book discusses romanticism as an historical phenomenon, not as a state of mind found in all periods and cultures. It is an erudite thematic study that exerts upon Western culture and particularly the visual arts.


