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Apples and Madonnas
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025279596
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Apples and Madonnas is a seminal work of art criticism that serves as a passionate manifesto for the modern art movement. Written by the influential critic C.J. Bulliet, the book provides a compelling analysis of the shift from traditional, representational art toward the bold experimentation of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Bulliet argues that the merit of a work of art lies not in its sentimental subject matter-such as the Madonnas of the Old Masters-but in its formal qualities and emotional intensity, famously exemplified by the Apples of Paul Cézanne.
Through a series of insightful essays, Bulliet explores the development of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Cubism, offering readers a clear and accessible guide to understanding the radical changes occurring in the art world. He evaluates the contributions of major figures and examines how these artists redefined beauty and reality. This work remains essential for anyone interested in the history of art criticism and the evolution of modern aesthetics. Its lucid prose and historical perspective provide a valuable window into a period of profound cultural transformation, making Apples and Madonnas a classic text in the study of contemporary visual culture.
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