The thesis covers Melbourne in the 1870s: the formative years; the Heidelberg School and the popular image; George Folingsby: Australian narrative painting; the social and cultural background of the rural mythology; freedom and independence: ‘On the Wallaby Track’; Tom Roberts: ‘Strong, masculine labour’; Frederick McCubbin: the spirit of the pioneers; The Lost Child: nature’s enticing but treacherous beauty.

In my Ph.D. thesis I suggest methodological approach to the figural painting of the middle of the 19 century, creation of the Czech painter Josef Manes in particular. In this period figural artists still learned to copy historic models in both academic and non-academic institutions. But the figure starts to be also presented as identifying element of the society, newly establishing nations in particular. Also emancipation of artists and their effort for conceptual expression (self-representation) is reflected in the presented figural form. Painting of the late romanticism is characterised by adoptions of Michelangelo's and manieristic way of portrayal of human body. Thus there is a remarkable shift from so far popular classical Raffaelo's renaissance figure. For Josef Manes, usually only graphic patterns were available. In this thesis I also analyse Manes's anthropomorfisations and his tendencies to deform anatomic proportions of depicted figures. I show that these features of Manes's art have social, mental and formal background. I aimed to find interpretations of Manes' artistic approach, probably influenced by ideas from Munich, Dresden, Vienna and Düsseldorf. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

In my Ph.D. Thesis I suggest methodological approach to the figural painting of the middle of the 19 century, creation of the Czech painter Josef Manes in particular. In this period figural artists still learned to copy historic models in both academic and non-academic institutions. But the figure starts to be also presented as identifying element of the society, newly establishing nations in particular. Also emancipation of artists and their effort for conceptual expression (self-representation) is reflected in the presented figural form. Painting of the European late romanticism is characterised by adoptions of Michelangelo's and manieristic way of portrayal of human body. Thus there is a remarkable shift from so far popular classical Raffaelo's renaissance figure. For Josef Manes, usually only graphic patterns were available. In this thesis I also analyse Manes's anthropomorfisations and his tendencies to deform anatomic proportions of depicted figures. I show that these features of Manes's art have social, mental and formal background. I aimed to find interpretations of Manes's artistic approach, probably influenced by ideas from Munich, Düsseldorf and Vienna. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

The problem of this investigation is determining the artists, places, dates, subjects, and types of frescoes done in nineteenth century England. Through research in nineteenth and twentieth century materials, this information was disclosed. Included in this paper are discussions of the artists, chronology, the fresco projects, stylistic considerations, reasons fro using fresco, and fresco's relevance to the subjects of the paintings. The differences in the technical aspects of fresco and its adaptations are explored. Included in this paper are discussions of the artists, chronology, the fresco projects, stylistic considerations, reasons for using fresco, and fresco's relevance to the subjects of the paintings. It is concluded that the fresco revival was a part of the prevalent Romantic mood of the period and a wish to make England an important nation in the art world's eyes. The revival, however, failed. Its fresco scenes crumbled off the walls that supported them.

Peintre d’histoire actif dès le début de la Restauration jusqu’au Second Empire, membre de l’Académie des beaux-arts et officier de la Légion d’honneur, Auguste Couder représente parfaitement toute une génération d’artistes reconnus de leur vivant, mais oubliés par la suite. Méconnue de nos jours, son œuvre, riche et variée, mérite pourtant d’être redécouverte. Elève fidèle de David, fortement marqué par l’enseignement de son maître, Couder se distingua en tant qu’un excellent dessinateur qui ne négligeait pas pour autant la couleur. Sollicité pour de nombreuses commandes officielles et privées, il réalisa un grand nombre d’œuvres inspirées tantôt de l’histoire – aussi bien antique que nationale, tantôt de la religion ou de la littérature. Peintre prolifique, exposant régulièrement aux Salons des années 1814-1848, il participa également à plusieurs travaux de décoration d’édifices civils et religieux. Pourtant, jusqu’à présent, sa création ne fit l’objet d’aucune étude. Cette thèse a pour objectif de combler cette lacune, en retraçant la carrière de Couder d’une part, et en établissant le premier catalogue raisonné de son œuvre, d’autre part. Comprenant près de 400 peintures et dessins, dont plusieurs sont inédits, ce catalogue met en évidence la richesse de la création artistique de Couder laquelle retrouve ainsi sa place dans l’histoire de la peinture du XIXe siècle. / Auguste Couder, a historical painter active from the outset of the French Restauration to the Second Empire, a member of the Académie des beaux-arts (Academy of Fine Arts) and an Officer of the Legion of Honour, is a true representative of a whole generation of painters who were recognised as such during their lifetime but forgotten afterwards. Little known today, his works, abundant and varied, well deserve to be rediscovered. As a loyal student of David whose teaching greatly influenced him, Couder stood out as an excellent drawer but was nevertheless much interested in colours. He was commissioned numerous orders, from official and private sources, for paintings of a historical nature – both ancient and national – and inspired by religion and literature. A prolific artist, he participated regularly in the Salon held between 1814 and 1848 ; he also took part in several decorative works for official and religious edifices. Yet, his works have never been the subject of any study. The object of the present thesis is to remedy this situation by reviewing his whole career as well as drawing up, for the first time, a full descriptive catalogue of his works. This catalogue, which comprises some 400 paintings and drawings – several of which are unpublished, highlights the rich creation of Couder, reinstating him in the history of the 19th century arts.

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