Description
Book SynopsisA 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 ContentsPrologue: 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
