Visions of Camelot by Jeff A Menges
Every generation has a chance to rediscover the ageless tales from Arthurian myth. But who was King Arthur? Was he a great and noble king, a strong warrior chieftain, a Celtic deity, or a compelling character of myth and legend? The lack of solid evidence has fueled fierce debate among scholars and historians. But whether or not we can verify his existence -- or guess at his appearance -- a gallery of important artists have used their prodigious talents to depict King Arthur and his compatriots in a range of creative styles. This stunning array of 148 color and black-and-white illustrations compiles the best of this artwork. This unique collection presents interpretations of medieval times and the chivalric code -- from simply elegant to lavishly ornate -- by legends N. C. Wyeth, Aubrey Beardsley, William Russell Flint, Howard Pyle, and others. Accompanied by an introduction to each artist and his work, this visual feast is a triumph of creativity and a tempting invitation to return to the spellbinding world of Camelot.These Arthurian legends have inspired numerous film adaptations, including the 2017 release King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana, Djimon Hounsou, and Annabelle Wallis.
Jeff A. Dover is a cover artist for Dover Publications. Menges specializes in fantasy art and has published works on Arthur Rackham's, Edmund Dulac's, and Warwick Goble's work, as well as a Victorian fairy painting anthology.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486468167 |
| ISBN 10 | 048646816X |
| Title | Visions of Camelot |
| Author | Jeff A Menges |
| Series | Dover Fine Art History Of Art |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2009-05-29 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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