This book elaborates on the social and cultural phenomenon of national schools during the nineteenth century, via the less studied field of sculpture and using Belgium as a case study. The role, importance of, and emphasis on certain aspects of national identity evolved throughout the century, while a diverse array of criteria were indicated by commissioners, art critics, or artists that supposedly constituted a ""national sculpture."" By confronting the role and impact of the four most crucial actors within the artistic field (politics, education, exhibitions, public commissions) with a linear timeframe, this book offers a chronological as well as a thematic approach. Artists covered include Guillaume Geefs, Eugène Simonis, Charles Van der Stappen, Julien Dillens, Paul Devigne, Constantin Meunier, and George Minne.
By:
Jana Wijnsouw Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Weight: 467g ISBN:9781032339474 ISBN 10: 1032339470 Series:Routledge Research in Art History Pages: 284 Publication Date:12 July 2022 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Jana Wijnsouw holds a PhD from the Department of Art History, Music, and Theatre Studies at Ghent University.