History, history painting and concepts of gloire in the life and work of Jacques-Louis David
This thesis shows how Jacques-Louis David successfully manipulated the art of history painting so as to establish his own gloire. The works of David are evidence of the success of this artist's aspirations as they demonstrate that he understood processes of figurative invention and of communica...
Main Author: | Mainz, Valerie |
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University College London (University of London)
1992
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.320385 |
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