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_aWilliamson, George C., _d1858-1942 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPortrait Miniatures |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-08-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Portrait Miniatures" by George C. Williamson is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the art of portrait miniature painting, particularly focusing on key artists and their contributions, especially during the Renaissance and subsequent centuries. It likely serves as both an appreciation and a critical analysis of this unique artistic form, highlighting its evolution and significance across various European nations. The opening of the text presents an insightful discussion on the significance of portrait painting, stating its dual nature as an ancient yet modern art form that embodies both simplicity and complexity. Williamson elaborates on the origins of miniature art, tracing its roots to the early desire to create portable representations of individuals and exploring the evolution of techniques and materials used throughout history. The text emphasizes the prominence of English and French miniature painters, discussing notable figures such as Hans Holbein, Nicholas Hilliard, and Samuel Cooper, while also hinting at the socio-political contexts that influenced their work and the lasting legacy of this delicate art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMiniature painting | ||
| 653 | _aMiniature painting -- Reproduction | ||
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_aHolme, Charles, _d1848-1923 |
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