{"product_id":"9788415715092","title":"Daumier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDaumier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay by Henri Focillon offers a profound and passionate look at the figure of Honoré Daumier, an artist whose work stands as a critical testimony of his time. The reader will discover how Daumier's rebellion, both in his life and his art, was an inevitable response to the social and political injustices of the 19th century. Focillon analyzes the genius of a creator who knew how to transform caricature into a major art form, leaving behind a legacy of acute observation and aesthetic commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the trajectory of Honoré Daumier, an artist who challenged the conventions of his era. Henri Focillon examines how Daumier's work, especially his lithographs and sculptures, became a vehicle for social and political criticism. The synopsis highlights that his rebelliousness was not a gratuitous act, but a natural consequence of his sensitivity to inequality. Through a detailed analysis, Focillon reveals how Daumier elevated graphic satire to the category of art, combining technical mastery with profound humanity. The text unravels the keys to his style, his historical context, and the relevance of his message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCaricature as a form of social and political criticism in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the artist as a witness and chronicler of his time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic and personal rebellion as a response to injustice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStylistic analysis of Daumier's graphic and sculptural work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between civic commitment and artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals in art, art history, and the humanities. It will also be of great interest to fans of graphic satire, political caricature, and drawing. Likewise, it is a recommended read for those seeking to understand how art can be a vehicle for social criticism and a mirror of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn expert and synthetic vision of Daumier's work and context, written by the renowned art historian Henri Focillon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of how caricature can reach an elevated and significant artistic status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the relationship between political commitment and aesthetic expression in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to interpreting the work of an artist who remains relevant for his critical and humanistic perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: HENRI FOCILLON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: CASIMIRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: ARTS, GENERAL ASPECTS OF ART, ART HISTORY \/ ART AND DESIGN STYLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 107 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief essay, Henri Focillon offers a lucid and essential approach to the figure of Daumier. His erudite and precise pen unravels the keys to an artist whose work transcends the anecdotal to become a first-order artistic and social document. For the reader interested in 19th-century art and the power of the image as a critical tool, this book represents an exceptional gateway and an analysis of great educational value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407395348827,"sku":"9788415715092","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841571509.jpg?v=1781854414","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415715092","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}