Frances Spalding Bücher

Hochlebendige Biographie durch mehr als 100 Abbildungen Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) war eine der bedeutendsten Schriftstellerinnen des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts. Von Kindheit an spielte Kunst eine große Rolle in ihrem Leben. Umgeben von Porträts des Malers G. F. Watts und Fotografien ihrer Tante Julia Margaret Cameron wuchs sie in einem Kreis von Literaten, Intellektuellen und Künstlern auf. So verwundert es nicht, dass sie später zur zentralen Figur der berühmten Bloomsbury Group wurde, die mit ihren innovativen Ideen von Kunst und Gesellschaft die moderne Gesellschaft Englands prägte. In ihren Schriften gelang es der scharfen Beobachterin, dieses Umfeld pointiert zu porträtieren. Gleichzeitig führte der rege Austausch dazu, dass sie selbst bei vielen Gelegenheiten von Künstlern und Fotografen porträtiert wurde. Über 100 Gemälde, Fotografien, Buch- und Tagebuchseiten illustrieren diese sorgfältig recherchierte Lebensgeschichte und tragen zu einem tiefen Verständnis für die Person Virginia Woolfs bei. Eine faszinierende Reise durch das Leben der großen Literatin.

An overview tracing the development of British art and examining the careers of influential artists such as John Singer Sargent, Vanessa Bell, and David Hockney.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the Bloomsbury Group transformed British culture with their innovative approach to art, design and society. In this book Frances Spalding presents their fascinating biographies, all of which are illustrated with paintings and intimate photographs created by members of the group.

Traces the career of the nineteenth-century English art critic and painter, who associated with the Bloomsbury group, Picasso, and Bernard Shaw

Exploring the life and work of Virginia Woolf, this book presents a poignant collection of her letters, offering intimate insights into her thoughts and relationships with loved ones. Through her correspondence, readers gain a deeper understanding of her literary journey, personal struggles, and the influences that shaped her iconic writing. The letters reflect her creative process and the emotional landscape of a groundbreaking novelist, making it a compelling read for fans of Woolf and literary history alike.

The 21st century has witnessed a remarkable resurgence of interest in English art from the interwar years, with artists like Stanley Spencer and Eric Ravilious seeing their work gain significant value. This renewed focus has also highlighted previously overlooked figures, particularly women artists such as Winifred Knights and Evelyn Dunbar. Major exhibitions have drawn record audiences and prompted a reevaluation of the cultural landscape of the 1920s and 1930s. The early part of this era was characterized by intense commemoration following World War I, while the later years were marked by a darker mood as World War II loomed. The 1920s experienced the rise of modernism in British art and design, but by the mid-1930s, there was a shift towards reviving native traditions in a modern context, emphasizing place, memory, and history. Surrealism further disrupted the strictness of high modernism, tapping into British fascination with the unusual. Frances Spalding's thematic approach reveals the connections among artists, showcasing the alliances and shifts in artistic sensibility that fueled creativity during this time. Key themes included breaking down barriers within the Western tradition and exploring a 'primitive' approach to art, particularly through the lens of early Italian Renaissance studies.

Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name at the National Portrait Gallery, London, 10 July to 26 October 2014.