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This book focuses on interpretations of the myth that lead to the Symbolist period and explores the Symbolist understanding of the Prometheus myth. It examines the main projections that were made onto the Prometheus figure, through a study of the artistic works devoted to the Titan.

"On Zeus'' order, Prometheus was chained to Mount Caucasus where, every day, he was to endure his liver being devoured by a bird of prey - his punishment for bringing fire to mankind. Through the impulse of Goethe, his fortune went through radical changes: the Titan, originally perceived as a trickster, was established both as a creator and a rebel freed from guilt, and he became a mask for the Romantic artist. This cross-disciplinary study, encompassing literature, the history of art, and music, examines the constitution of the Prometheus myth and the revolution it underwent in 19th-century Europe. It leads to the Symbolist period - which witnessed the coronation of the Titan as a prism for the total work of art - and aims to re-establish the importance of Prometheus amongst other major Symbolist figures such as Orpheus."

"On Zeus'' order, Prometheus was chained to Mount Caucasus where, every day, he was to endure his liver being devoured by a bird of prey - his punishment for bringing fire to mankind. Through the impulse of Goethe, his fortune went through radical changes: the Titan, originally perceived as a trickster, was established both as a creator and a rebel freed from guilt, and he became a mask for the Romantic artist. This cross-disciplinary study, encompassing literature, the history of art, and music, examines the constitution of the Prometheus myth and the revolution it underwent in 19th-century Europe. It leads to the Symbolist period - which witnessed the coronation of the Titan as a prism for the total work of art - and aims to re-establish the importance of Prometheus amongst other major Symbolist figures such as Orpheus."

Aubrey Beardsley (1872–1898) is best remembered for his powerful illustrations for Salome by Oscar Wilde. Spanning just seven years, his intense, prolific career as a draughtsman and illustrator was cut short when he died at the age of 25. His subversive black-and-white drawings and his complex persona became synonymous with decadence: he alighted on the perverse and erotic aspects of life and legend, shocking audiences with his bizarre sense of humour and fascination with the grotesque. His keen observation of his contemporaries makes him of his time, but his distinct style has resonated with subsequent generations. A major influence on the development of art nouveau, and on psychedelic pop culture and design in the late 1960s, Beardsley's drawings remain a key reference for many artists today. Here, insightful essays on aspects of Beardsley's remarkable career complement exquisite reproductions of his fascinating work.

Mary Cassatt: Radical Impressionist is a richly illustrated publication on the life and work of the Impressionist artist, exploring her portraits, innovative prints, and groundbreaking vision of modern womanhood.Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) was a pioneering impressionist, a transatlantic trailblazer, and a fierce advocate of independence. This publication offers fresh and authoritative perspectives on one of the most influential artists of the later 19th and early 20th centuries, placing portraiture, identity and modern womanhood at the centre of Cassatt’s practice.The publication explores Cassatt's career through the unifying theme of independence, tracing her artistic development across Europe and the United States. Essays by an international group of scholars examine her training, her role within the Impressionist circle, and her distinctive portrayals of women in both private and public life. Particular attention is given to Cassatt’s portraits of family, friends and professional sitters, revealing how autonomy, visibility and social change shaped her work.Featuring paintings, pastels and prints from European and American collections, many rarely reproduced, the book also consider Cassatt’s influence on the transatlantic art market, her innovative printmaking, and her landmark Modern Women commission. Newly researched archival material and unpublished letters deepen our understanding of her artistic ambitions and political convictions, including her commitment to women’s suffrage.An essential reference on Mary Cassatt, portraiture and modern identity, this publication re-evaluates Cassatt through new scholarship and celebrates a landmark international collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay, Paris, National Portrait Gallery, London, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

This book focuses on interpretations of the myth that lead to the Symbolist period and explores the Symbolist understanding of the Prometheus myth. It examines the main projections that were made onto the Prometheus figure, through a study of the artistic works devoted to the Titan.