"This catalogue is published in conjunction with Gods and Heroes : Masterpieces from the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, an exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris, and funded in part by the JFM Foundation, the Donald and Maria Cox Trust, the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, and in-kind support from Barbara and Richard S. Lane and Christie's." Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-234) and index.
Contents:
Introduction / Michelle Hargrave and Emmanuel Schwartz -- Students, Heroes, Citizens : The School of French Art / Emmanuel Schwartz -- A Panorama of French Drawing in the Collection of the École des Beaux-Arts / Emmanuelle Brugerolles -- The Persistence of Classicism in the United States / Patricia Mainardi.
Summary:
"Telling the fascinating story behind the pivotal role of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and its influence on so much of late seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth century European visual culture, Gods and Heroes features 208 extraordinary art works from the École's collection. These include remarkable paintings by David, Fragonard, Ingres, Poussin, and Watteau, as well as drawings by Leonardo and Raphael"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.