Language has rich and precise mechanisms for dealing with time. Narrative painting is not without its tools, though.
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His history paintings make it look as if he was actually present at the time. Just how accurate were they?
In addition to conventional narrative works, he painted two landscapes which might need deeper reading. Are they about something else?
One of the most popular and persistent stories in paintings, from the Sistine Chapel to modern prints.
An index to the 7 well-known narratives of non-European origin, covered in articles here. Currently Indian.
His painting Flaming June may give the impression that he produced eye candy to please the Victorian taste. That turns out to be false.
His visit to Italy resulted in some of the finest paintings of Venice, several completed shortly before his untimely death.
Although he did not even make his 26th birthday, Bonington was very successful, and a great influence on Delacroix and others since.
What are the differences in technique between Indian and European narrative painting?
Have you been fascinated by paintings from India, but have been afraid to ask for more understanding? If so, this book is aimed at you.
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