John Finlay was a Scottish poet distinguished during his university studies for his exceptional abilities. His scholarly pursuits led him to explore literary history, evidenced by his plans to contribute to significant works on the subject. Though his life was brief, his intellectual promise and engagement with literary scholarship suggested a promising, albeit unrealized, literary career.
Exploring the life of George Craig, this study delves into the multifaceted role he played in his community as a banker, writer, and lawyer in nineteenth-century Scotland. Utilizing thousands of newly uncovered letters, the book provides an in-depth look at Craig's contributions and the social dynamics of Galashiels, highlighting the significance of provincial figures in shaping local history.
The book offers a visually engaging journey through art history, designed for both students and enthusiasts. Written by art historian John Finlay, it features iconic artworks, timelines, and informative spreads that simplify complex concepts. Readers will learn to differentiate art movements like Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, analyze techniques such as brush strokes, and explore the impact of influential artists like Pablo Picasso. This comprehensive overview makes art history accessible and enjoyable for all.
Spanning from the classical sculpture of Ancient Rome to contemporary performance art, this vibrantly illustrated guide provides a rich overview of art history, covering many topics explored in a history of art degree.Written by expert art historian John Finlay, A Degree in a Art History is presented in an attractive landscape format in full-color, featuring iconic works of art through the ages. Filled with flow diagrams, infographics, timelines, feature spreads and information boxes, readers will quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of art and its fascinating evolution across history. Learn to distinguish Impressionism from Post-Impressionism, analyze a painting's brush strokes and discover the influences of Pablo Picasso.ABOUT THE Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book in Arcturus Publishing's A Degree in a Book series. Featuring handy timelines, information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations, these illustrated books are perfect for anyone wishing to master seemingly complex subject with ease and enjoyment.
This is an in-depth study of the intellectual, technical, and artistic encounters between Europe and China in the late eighteenth century, focusing on the purposeful acquisition of information and images that characterized a direct engagement with the idea of "China." The central figure in this story is Henri-Léonard Bertin (1720-1792), who served as a minister of state under Louis XV and, briefly, Louis XVI. Both his official position and personal passion for all things Chinese placed him at the center of intersecting networks of like-minded individuals who shared his ideal vision of China as a nation from which France had much to learn. John Finlay examines a fascinating episode in the rich history of cross-cultural exchange between China and Europe in the early modern period, and this book will be an important and timely contribution to a very current discussion about Sino-French cultural relations. This book will be of interest to scholars in art history, visual culture, European and Chinese history.
