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Jean-Antoine Watteau
- Author
- Youri Zolotov
- Narrator
- Male synthesized voice
- Publisher
- Parkstone International
- Publish Date
- 1 May 2026
- Run Time
- 2 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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- Author
- Youri Zolotov
- Narrator
- Male synthesized voice
- Duration
- 2 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9798899560941
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Parkstone International
- Genre
- Individual artists, art monographs, History of art
Synopsis
Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) epitomises the grace, intelligence, and poetry of the eighteenth century, a period when French tastes reigned supreme throughout Europe. He is renowned as a pivotal figure in Rococo art. Watteau excels in depicting scenes of daily life and theatrical costumes. His work, while highly stylised, reveals an undercurrent of melancholy beneath its apparent frivolity. It captures profound emotions, hinting at love that transcends mere physical attraction and showcasing the enigmatic ambience present in his landscapes and the wistful gaze in lovers' eyes. Watteau's exceptional sense of colour imparts feelings of softness and mystery, akin to a pervasive musical undertone. His robust draughtsmanship places him among the greatest artists, and his inherent poetic essence evokes dreamlike visions.
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