{"product_id":"9788417930349","title":"Hogarth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHogarth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay collection gathers the insightful reflections of Charles Lamb and William Hazlitt on the work of English painter and engraver William Hogarth. Far from a simple biography, the book proposes an immersion into the narrative power of his graphic series, such as \"A Harlot's Progress\" or \"Marriage A-la-Mode.\" The authors defend the thesis that Hogarth's engravings are not merely to be viewed, but read, revealing an argumentative richness and a suggestive force characteristic of literature. An essential work for understanding the uniqueness of an artist who transformed social satire into a complex and moral art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on analyzing the uniqueness of William Hogarth's art, highlighting his ability to tell complex stories through images. Lamb and Hazlitt examine how his engravings function as \"visual books,\" where every detail, gesture, and object contributes to a moral and social narrative. His most famous series are explored, breaking down the psychology of the characters, the critique of the customs of the era, and the artist's technical mastery. The work invites readers to read between the lines, to discover the hidden meanings in the compositions, and to appreciate Hogarth not only as a satirist, but as a profound observer of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNarrativity in graphic art: how a sequential image can construct a story as rich as a literary text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and moral satire in 18th-century England: a critique of hypocrisy, corruption, and inequality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter psychology: analysis of the expressions, gestures, and symbolism that reveal the moral complexity of Hogarth's figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEngraving as a medium of artistic and literary expression: a reclamation of its aesthetic and intellectual value compared to painting.\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 art history enthusiasts, especially those interested in 18th-century British art. It will also be of great value to those seeking to understand the intersection between image and narrative, as well as readers drawn to social criticism and visual satire. It is an ideal read for those who wish to go beyond the simple observation of an engraving and delve into a deep reading of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and literary perspective on Hogarth's work, written by two first-rate essayists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to interpreting the narrative and symbolic complexity of his engraving series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of 18th-century English society through the artist's satirical lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA passionate defense of engraving as an art form as worthy of study as grand painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Lamb, Charles; Hazlitt, William\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: ART HISTORY \/ ART AND DESIGN STYLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CASIMIRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 105 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief but intense volume offers an exceptional dual perspective on one of the most original artists of the 18th century. The prose of Lamb and Hazlitt, far from being a mere academic commentary, succeeds in conveying the fascination that Hogarth's engravings still inspire today. Its main achievement is inviting the reader to an experience of visual reading, transforming passive observation into an exercise of active interpretation. A concise and revealing work for those seeking to understand the narrative power of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407379128667,"sku":"9788417930349","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841793034.jpg?v=1781853860","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417930349","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}