Edward Burne-Jones' Mythical Paintings
An edition of Edward Burne-Jones' Mythical Paintings (2013)
The Pygmalion of the Pre-Raphaelite Painters
By Liana Cheney
Publish Date
2013
Publisher
Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter
Language
eng
Pages
271
Description:
This book focuses on Sir Edward Burne-Jones' mythical paintings from 1868 to 1886. His artistic training and traveling experiences, his love for the Greek-sculptress, Maria Zambaco, and his aesthetic sensibility provided the background for these mythical paintings. This book analyzes two main concepts: Burne-Jones' assimilation of Neoplatonic ideal beauty as depicted in his solo and narrative paintings, and Burne-Jones' fusion of the classical and emblematic traditions in his imagery.