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Record Nr.

UNINA9910284437703321

Autore

Frasca-Rath Anna Sophie

Titolo

John Gibson & Antonio Canova. Rezeption, Transfer, Inszenierung

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Böhlau, 2018

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (313 Seiten p.)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Tedesco

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

The book is dedicated to the sculptor John Gibson (1790-1866) and his relationship with Antonio Canova (1757-1822). It analyses Gibson's early years in Rome, his role in anlgo-roman artistic exchange and his self-fashioning strategy as "Britain's Phidias". Through the examination of extensive source material the study gives insights into Gibson's life and work and opens new perspectives on the broader field of 19th century sculpture.