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Neil McWilliam

    Monumental Intolerance
    Dreams of Happiness
    A Bibliography of Salon Criticism in Paris from the Ancien Regime to the Restoration, 1699 1827
    A Bibliography of Salon Criticism in Paris from the July Monarchy to the Second Republic, 1831 1851
    • 2017

      Dreams of Happiness

      Social Art and the French Left, 1830-1850

      • 402 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of radical political ideologies and aesthetics in post-revolutionary France, Neil McWilliam investigates how movements like Saint-Simonianism and Fourierism sought to harness art for social change. The book delves into the diverse philosophies that aimed to enhance human consciousness through aesthetic forms, challenging the notion that social art should be merely didactic. By analyzing overlooked criticism and political texts, McWilliam reveals the complexities of artistic judgment and the limitations faced by radicals in connecting with the working class.

      Dreams of Happiness
    • 2007

      Focusing on the state-sponsored Parisian exhibitions of painting and sculpture from 1831 to 1851, this bibliography serves as a comprehensive resource for reviews of the Salons. It highlights the critical reception and artistic trends during this pivotal period in art history, offering insights into the evolving landscape of French art and its societal implications.

      A Bibliography of Salon Criticism in Paris from the July Monarchy to the Second Republic, 1831 1851
    • 2003
    • 2000

      A study of French sculptor and political activist, Jean Baffier, a promoter of regional culture and a militant nationalist who attempted a political assassination.. It explores the range of Baffier's activities and shows that he was pursuing a vast scheme of national purification and rebirth. schovat popis

      Monumental Intolerance