James Hall

Identifies and explains the religious, historical, mythical, literary, and other figures and themes upon which the repertoire of European art is based

Revised Edition

Dictionary Of Subjects And Symbols In Art

In this broad cultural survey, art historian and critic James Hall brilliantly maps the history of self-portraiture, from the earliest myths of Narcissus to the prolific self-image-making of contemporary artists. His intelligent and vivid account shows how artists' depictions of themselves have been part of a continuing tradition that reaches back for centuries. Along the way he reveals the importance of the medieval 'mirror craze'; the explosion of the genre during the Renaissance; the confessional self-portraits of Titian and Michelangelo; the role of biography for serial self-portraitists such as Courbet and van Gogh; themes of sex and genius in works by Munch, Bonnard and Modersohn-Becker; and the latest developments of the genre in the era of globalization. The full range of self-portraits is covered here, from comic and caricature self-portraits to 'invented' or imaginary ones, as well as key collections of self-portraiture such as that of the Medici in Florence. Throughout, Hall asks why - and when - artists have chosen to make self-portraits, and looks deeply into the worlds and mindsets of the artists who have created them. Comprehensive and beautifully illustrated, the book features the work of a wide range of artists including Alberti, Caravaggio, Courbet, Dürer, Emin, Gauguin, Giotto, Goya, Kahlo, Koons, Magritte, Mantegna, Picasso, Raphael, Rembrandt and Warhol. Offering a rich and lively history, The Self-Portrait is an essential read for all those interested in this most enduringly popular and humane of art forms.--Publisher.

a cultural history

The self-portrait

Michelangelo Buonarroti

A brand new critical analysis of Michelangelo's work looks through the lens of the artist's depiction of the human body to dispel myths about his "obsessions" while establishing him as an important artist who used the body to explore deeper truths.

Michelangelo and the Reinvention of the Human Body

In this broad cultural survey, James Hall brilliantly maps the history of self-portraiture, from the earliest myths of Narcissus and the Christian tradition of bearing witness to the prolific self-image-making of todays contemporary artists. Along the way he reveals the importance of the medieval mirror craze; the confessional self-portraits of Titian and Michelangelo; the role of biography for serial self-portraitists such as Courbet and van Gogh; themes of sex and genius in works by Munch and Bonnard; and the latest developments in our globalized age. Hall covers the full range of self-portraits, from comic and caricature self-portraits to invented or imaginary ones, and looks deeply into the worlds and mindsets of the artists who have created them. Offering a rich and lively history, this is an essential read for all those interested in this most enduringly popular and humane of art forms.

A Cultural History

The Self-Portrait

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

A History of the Town and Parish of Nantwich

Excerpts from art critic, historian, lecturer, and broadcaster James Hall's lively and comprehensive cultural history of self-portraiture, focusing on artists including Dürer, Gentileschi, Van Gogh, and Kahlo. Art critic, historian, lecturer, and broadcaster James Hall delves into the allure of self-portraiture in an engaging and accessible short history of the subject, revealing how it became the defining visual genre of our confessional age. Across six chapters, Hall maps the genre from its medieval origins to its present-day manifestations. Along the way he investigates the importance of biography for serial self-portraitists such as van Gogh; themes of sex and genius in works by Munch and Modersohn-Becker; and the effect of globalization on the art of self-representation. From the exuberantly caricatural to the stoic and heroic, Hall covers a full range of portraits and looks deeply into the worlds and mindsets of the artists who created them.

James Hall on the Self-Portrait (Pocket Perspectives)

Maps the history of self-portraiture, from the earliest myths of Narcissus and the Christian tradition of bearing witness to the prolific self-image-making of today's contemporary artists.

The Self Portrait

Sheds new light on the long history of self-portraiture with fresh interpretations of famous examples and new works, ideas, and anecdotes This broad cultural history of self-portraiture brilliantly maps the history of the genre, from the earliest myths of Narcissus and the Christian tradition of “bearing witness” to the prolific self-image-making of today’s contemporary artists. Focusing on a perennially popular subject, the book tells the vivid history of works that offer insights into artists’ personal, psychological, and creative worlds. Topics include the importance of the medieval mirror craze in early self-portraiture; the confessional self-portraits of Titian and Michelangelo; the mystique of the artist’s studio, from Vermeer to Velázquez; the role of biography and geography for serial self-portraitists such as Courbet and Van Gogh; the multiple selves of modern and contemporary artists such as Cahun and Sherman; and recent developments in the era of globalization. Comprehensive and beautifully illustrated, the book features the work of a wide range of artists including Beckmann, Caravaggio, Dürer, Gentileschi, Ghiberti, Giotto, Goya, Kahlo, Kauffman, Magritte, Mantegna, Picasso, Poussin, Raphael, Rembrandt and Van Eyck. The full range of the subject is explored, including comic and caricature self-portraits, “invented” or imaginary self-portraits, and important collections of self-portraiture such as that of the Medici.

The Self-Portrait: A Cultural History

Henry Hall

A Record of the 19th N. Y. Volunteers, All the Batteries of the 3d New York Artillery, and 75th New York Volunteers ...

Cayuga in the Field

Text and plates, containing descriptions of the trilobites and other crustacea of the Oriskany, upper Helderberg, Hamilton, Portage, Chemung and Catskill groups

Palaeontology of New-York

The author presents this as a fictional story based on unnamed historical characters of frontier Kentucky.

A Legend of Kentucky

The Harpe's Head

A History of Ideas and Images in Italian Art

A chance encounter with an old flame sets reluctant investigator Thorn on a collision course with some of Florida's most ruthless killers in a heart-stopping story of modern-day piracy from the acclaimed author of Blackwater Sound, hailed by Dennis Lehane as ‘the king of Florida noir’.

Off the Chart

Palaeontology of New-York: pt. 1. Lamellibranchiata: no. 1. Monomyaria of the upper Helderberg, Hamilton and Chemung groups. 1884. no. 2. Dimyaria of the upper Helderberg, Hamilton, Portage and Chemung groups. 1885. 2 v

Lamellibranchiata : Text and plates, containing descriptions and figures of the dimyaria of the upper Helderberg, Hamilton, Portage and Chemung groups

Словарь сюжетов и символов в искусстве

Do you think that philosophy is an activity for old men in sandals with long white beards? Or people who sit under trees and wait to be struck on the head by apples? If so, then you owe it to yourself to explore the insights of this book. In conversational yet artful prose, James H. Hall reveals the many ways that you can actually enjoy and use philosophy in the course of your everyday experience. Rather than presenting philosophy as an endless list of ancient truths revealed by geniuses, or as instant wisdom, Hall presents philosophy as a concrete, practical enterprise that, once you've seen how it works, you can continue on your own.

Putting Philosophy to Work in Everyday Life

Practically Profound

Your Ultimate Travel Guide to London If you are interested in traveling to London, you have come to the right place! Forget about all the other boring London Travel Books. Forget about the lifeless 1000 pages Travel books that are overwhelmed with too much information and impossible to maneuver. Forget about having to carry a giant, heavy 2 pounds travel book. Forget about those non-sense. You need to spend your time enjoying your travel, not maneuvering over a giant heavy travel book! As a true traveler myself who has been exclusively traveling around the world, and as a person who has traveled to London, my only goal for this book is take give you an ultimate list of 101 things you must do in London that you really need to know. There is so much to see and do in London, so it is difficult to know where exactly to start on your journey. In this book, I've curated the best places to see, things to do while visiting London to make your trip to this very special part of the world easier and memorable. After reading this book, you will know exactly what you need to do in London. You will get the most out of your London trip, easily, enjoyably and effortlessly. You know you need this book if you: Interested in London and want to know just about all the fun, the relevant information without bombarding with too much irrelevant all the major travel books out there are giving you. Unsure about if you'll like to visit London and want to find out if it's worth your travel trip and expense. Having a friend who has traveled to London and it's really annoying to hear them constantly bragging about how cool it is Just looking around for the next travel suggestion Just looking for a good read about the most beautiful place on earth with the most interesting culture Any other reason you could think of, this book is still for you :) Let the real traveler show you what London have to offer. Let the real traveler who traveled to London many times be your personal tour guide. With this book, you will never get bored in London. Pick up this book, and welcome to London!

James Hall

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