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Art & Anatomy
Author: William Rimmer
Author: Dorinda EvansPublisher: Open Book Publishers
ISBN: 180064759X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
William Rimmer (1816–1879) is arguably the first modernist American sculptor, although his inventive originality has not been fully acknowledged. Rimmer cultivated an art of ideas and personal expression whilst supporting himself as a physician and, later, as a teacher of art anatomy at the Cooper Union School of Design for Women in New York. Unlike his contemporaries, he advocated the creation of sculpture drawn entirely from the artist’s imagination, as opposed to antique archetypes or live models. In this way, he sought to reframe excellence in American art as something that must be found within, rather than derived from Europe. In this new monograph, the meaning of Rimmer’s works is for the first time considered from a combination of perspectives, such as close visual analysis (including X-ray and infrared), historical documentation, and social context. These are enriched with discussion of the artist’s own bipolar disorder, deeply-held spiritualism, and views on gender equality—considering women just as talented as men, he used naked male models in all-female classes long before his contemporaries, and produced an allegorical sculpture of fighting lions that criticized the tyranny of men over women. This book will be of great interest to academics, students, art museums, collectors, dealers, art historians, and members of the public with an affinity for Rimmer’s work. It will also appeal to those with a broader interest in American culture.
Art Life of William Rimmer
Author: J. H. BartlettArt Life of William Rimmer, Sculptor, Painter, and Physician / Truman Bartlett.
Author: Truman Howe BartlettPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781014692078
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Languages : en
Pages : 296
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
William Rimmer: Illustrations (Art anatomy drawings-comparative materials)
Author: Jeffrey WeidmanWilliam Rimmer: Paintings
Author: Jeffrey WeidmanWilliam Rimmer, 1816-1879
Author: Whitney Museum of American ArtPublisher:
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Category : Art, American
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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William Rimmer: Illustrations (sculpture and paintings)
Author: Jeffrey WeidmanWilliam Rimmer: Introductory material, Rimmer chronology, "William Rimmer", sculpture
Author: Jeffrey WeidmanA Measure of Perfection
Author: Charles ColbertPublisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 9780807846735
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Despite its widespread popularity in antebellum America, phrenology has rarely been taken seriously as a cultural phenomenon. Charles Colbert seeks to redress this neglect by demonstrating the important contributions the theory made to artistic developmen