The Tragic Muse: Art and Emotion, 1700-1900

by Anne Leonard

Art is often appreciated for its ability to delight our eyes and refresh our minds. But it can also serve as a powerful vehicle for exploring darker emotions, such as fear, sadness, and grief. And while these themes have an artistic history dating back to the ancients, the ways in which they have been represented in art has changed dramatically over time. Published to coincide with an exhibition at the Smart Museum of Art, The Tragic Muse: Art and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935573496
• ISBN13: 9780935573497
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Smart Museum of Art, the University of C
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.9" x 10.9"