Visions of Camelot (eBook)

Great Illustrations of King Arthur and His Court

Jeff A. Menges (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2012
128 Seiten
Dover Publications (Verlag)
978-0-486-14138-1 (ISBN)

Infos

This collection of 148 color and black-and-white illustrations presents unique interpretations of the enduringly popular Arthurian legends by a variety of artists, including Wyeth, Beardsley, Flint, and Pyle.

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Every generation has a chance to rediscover the ageless tales from Arthurian myth. But who was King Arthur? Was he a great and noble king, a strong warrior chieftain, a Celtic deity, or a compelling character of myth and legend? The lack of solid evidence has fueled fierce debate among scholars and historians. But whether or not we can verify his existence - or guess at his appearance - a gallery of important artists have used their prodigious talents to depict King Arthur and his compatriots in a range of creative styles. This stunning array of 148 color and black-and-white illustrations compiles the best of this artwork. This unique collection presents interpretations of medieval times and the chivalric code - from simply elegant to lavishly ornate - by legends N. C. Wyeth, Aubrey Beardsley, William Russell Flint, Howard Pyle, and others. Accompanied by an introduction to each artist and his work, this visual feast is a triumph of creativity and a tempting invitation to return to the spellbinding world of Camelot.These Arthurian legends have inspired numerous film adaptations, including the 2017 release King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana, Djimon Hounsou, and Annabelle Wallis.

Inhalt

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.1.2013
• Reihe/Serie: Dover Fine Art, History of Art
• Einführung: Jeff A. Menges
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 210 x 210 mm
• Gewicht: 503 g
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten
• Schlagworte: Annabelle Wallis • ART • art books • arthurian • artists • Aubrey Beardsley • Battle • Black and White Pictures • Charlie Hunnam • chivalric code • conflict • Djimon Hounsou • Eric Bana • Excalibur • Fables • Fairytale • Folktales • Guy Ritchie • Hardship • History • howard pyle • illustrations of king arthur • Interpretations • Jude Law • King Arthur: Legend of the Sword • Knights of the Round Table • Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur • Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur movie • Lancelot • Legend • Lifetime • medieval times • nc wyeth • Nobility • noble king • Paintings • picture book for all ages • Power struggle • royalty • Strong warrior • unique interpretations • Vivid depictions • william russell flint • WIlly Pogany
• ISBN-10: 0-486-14138-1 / 0486141381
• ISBN-13: 978-0-486-14138-1 / 9780486141381