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.
This comprehensive collection of Scottish ballads features both well-known tunes and lesser-known gems, and includes historical notes and commentary to provide context for the songs. With haunting melodies and vivid storytelling, these ballads offer a window into the culture and history of Scotland that is not to be missed.
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.
Culturally significant, this work has been meticulously reproduced from its original artifact, preserving its authenticity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its historical importance and the scholarly value it holds within the knowledge base of civilization. The inclusion of these elements offers readers a glimpse into its provenance and the legacy of the work.
Pop art is one of the most pivotal movements in modern art. It challenged the conventional idea of fine art and recognised the pervasive nature of materialism and consumerism that had taken over 20th century society. This beautifully illustrated book explores Pop art's origins in modern European avant-garde movements such as Cubism and Dadaism, prior to its true beginnings in early 1950's London with the Independent Group and their fascination with American popular culture - leading to the name "Pop". Guiding the reader through the work of some of the most well-known practitioners, such as Warhol and Lichtenstein, this compelling book also travels the world to examine how Pop art influenced artists as far afield as Italy, Spain, Finland, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Key figures include Japan's Yayoi Kusama and Italy's Mimmo Rotella. 'Pop! The world of pop art' explains how - and why - this movement appealed to so many diverse artists on so many levels, including often overlooked female artists who were central to the Pop art scene. Finally, 'Pop!' considers the influence of Pop art on other genres, in particular as the precursor to post-modernism and contemporary forms of art.0With 15 faithfully reproduced documents, including items from the studios of a number of artists, 'Pop! The world of pop art' gives a unique insight into this celebrated movement.
Culturally significant, this work has been carefully reproduced from the original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. The text remains true to the original, offering readers an authentic glimpse into the past and its scholarly relevance.
In Scots law, the legal concept of the trust has a long history of development and, over that time, has come to take on a number of characteristics. Because of this, there is no single definition of a trust that covers every example of the trust relationship. That's where Trusts Law Essentialscomes in. This concise volume will quickly introduce you to the Scots law of trusts, from creating a trust and appointing trustees to conflicts on interest and the termination of trusts. It also looks at the different purposes of a trust and the particular issues surrounding charities and charitable trusts. End-of-chapter summaries of essential facts and essential cases will help you to identify, understand and remember the key elements of trusts law in Scotland.
