In "Puvis de Chavannes," François Crastre delves into the life and artistic contributions of the illustrious French painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, whose work significantly influenced the Symbolist movement. Through a richly detailed narrative, Crastre employs a combination of analytical rigor and poetic prose, elucidating Puvis's thematic explorations of allegory, harmony, and the sublime in art. The book presents a comprehensive examination of Puvis's architectural approach to paintin...

In "Fromentin," Georges Beaume intricately weaves together the tapestry of artistic endeavor and personal struggle, examining the life of the renowned 19th-century painter and writer Eugène Fromentin. The narrative unfolds with rich descriptive language and an impressionistic style that mirrors the very brushstrokes Fromentin employed in his artwork. Beaume situates Fromentin within the context of the burgeoning modernity of the French art scene, deftly exploring themes of identity, the c...

In "Gérôme," Albert Keim delves into the life and works of Jean-Léon Gérôme, capturing the essence of an artist who straddled the line between academic rigor and romanticism in the 19th century. Keim's literary style combines meticulous historical analysis with evocative descriptions, allowing the reader to appreciate the vividness of Gérôme's paintings and the cultural milieu that shaped his career. The book not only examines the technical mastery of Gérôme's art but also situates him wit...

In 'Meissonier', Henri Barbusse presents a profound exploration of the life and artistic contributions of the renowned 19th-century French painter, Jean-Louis Ernest Meissonier. With a blend of biography and critical analysis, Barbusse employs a lyrical yet incisive prose style that reflects the impressionistic qualities of Meissonier's own paintings. The book serves as both an homage and a critical examination, situating Meissonier within the broader context of art history and the shiftin...

François Crastre's "Puvis de Chavannes" serves as a profound exploration into the life and artistic vision of the influential 19th-century French painter, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. The book meticulously critiques Puvis's unique blend of symbolism and classicism, employing a style that elegantly interweaves biographical anecdotes with a detailed analysis of his most significant works. Crastre's rigorous examination places Puvis within the broader context of the French artistic landscape, ...

The leading exponent of the Rococo style, Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s paintings are characterised by remarkable facility, exuberance and frivolous hedonism. Regarded as one of the greatest colourists of art history, Fragonard produced stunning artworks that capture the spirit of the final days of the Ancien Régime, conveying intimacy and veiled eroticism. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artist...

This book "Vanina Vanini" is a short story published in 1829 by Stendhal. It is set in 1830 during the Risorgimento, when Italy was under Austrian control. The plot of the story is focused on the love story of a young Princess romana and a revolutionary carbonari. Vanina Vanini, nineteen-year-old daughter of a Roman Aristocrat, Don Asdrubale Vanini, is sought after by all the young Princes of Rome, but she rejects them all. Vanina discovers a secret room in the father's House. There, she s...

A passionate story of romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of Italian liberation from the Austrian Empire

Poet, aesthete and hedonist, Baudelaire was also one of the most groundbreaking art critics of his time. Here he explores beauty, fashion, dandyism, the purpose of art and the role of the artist, and describes the painter who, for him, expresses most fully the drama of modern life.GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlig...

The leader of the French Romantic school of art, Eugène Delacroix was influential in the development of both Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, producing historical and contemporary masterpieces that would change the course of art. Delphi Classics’ Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Delacroix’s complete paintings in beautiful detail, wi...

A young baronet hosts guests at an ancestral castle where a fateful chamber hides tragic secrets, spectral unrest, and tests of love and loyalty.A chilling and subtle ghost story, and an excellent example of Radcliffe's genre-defining style. Ann Radcliffe was an early pioneer of the Gothic novel, and a celebrated master of supernatural fiction.Radcliffe crafts a tale of suspense and psychological terror that will leave you questioning what is real and what ...

Peter Paul Rubens is a biography of the famous Flemish artist.