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A long overdue monograph on the life and work of artist Ruskin Spear.

Trade Review
'Engaging and impressively researched … There is much to praise in this book, owing to Harrod’s firm grasp of historical, political and artistic detail, and the intelligence and insight with which she writes' - Literary Review
'A meticulous piece of art historical rescue … an important study of a neglected artist' - Apollo

Table of Contents
Prologue: Why Spear?
1. Hammersmith: boy & man
2. At the College and after
3. A Pacifist’s War
4. Hammersmith in Darkness and Light: Making Life more complicated
5. A teacher among friends
6. An Academician entertains his Public: An Annunciation
7. Ruskin as peacenik: The Pleasures of Peace
8. Painting for money
9. Retrospective

Humankind Ruskin Spear

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 13/01/2022
      ISBN13: 9780500971192, 978-0500971192
      ISBN10: 0500971196
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      Art & Photography History of art Individual artists, art monographs Paintings and painting

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A long overdue monograph on the life and work of artist Ruskin Spear.

      Trade Review
      'Engaging and impressively researched … There is much to praise in this book, owing to Harrod’s firm grasp of historical, political and artistic detail, and the intelligence and insight with which she writes' - Literary Review
      'A meticulous piece of art historical rescue … an important study of a neglected artist' - Apollo

      Table of Contents
      Prologue: Why Spear?
      1. Hammersmith: boy & man
      2. At the College and after
      3. A Pacifist’s War
      4. Hammersmith in Darkness and Light: Making Life more complicated
      5. A teacher among friends
      6. An Academician entertains his Public: An Annunciation
      7. Ruskin as peacenik: The Pleasures of Peace
      8. Painting for money
      9. Retrospective

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