Muse : uncovering the hidden figures behind art history's masterpieces
Millington, Ruth2022
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The perception of the muse is that of a passive, powerless model, at the mercy of an influential and older artist. But is this trope a romanticised myth? Far from posing silently, muses have brought emotional support, intellectual energy, career-changing creativity and practical help to artists. This book tells the true stories of the incredible muses who have inspired art history's masterpieces. From Leonardo da Vinci's studio to the covers of Vogue, art historian, critic and writer Ruth Millington uncovers the remarkable role of muses in some of art history's most well-known and significant works.
Main title:
Muse : uncovering the hidden figures behind art history's masterpieces / Ruth Millington ; illustrated by Dina Razin.
Author:
Millington, Ruth, author
Imprint:
London : Square Peg, 2022.
Collation:
303 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781529110418 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
704.9424704.942704.9424 MIL
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2287292