by John Knowles - undifferentiated
First published 2018
John Knowles presents the third volume of Henry Fuseli's collected works, focusing on his role as Keeper and Professor of Painting at London's Royal Academy. This collection centers on Fuseli's lecture examining contemporary approaches to art historical scholarship. Fuseli challenges prevailing methods used by art historians of his era, offering his own analytical framework. The volume features his detailed study of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, where Fuseli applies his critical methodology to this renowned work. As both an Academy member and Roman Academy of St. Luke affiliate, Fuseli brings institutional authority to his observations. Knowles compiles these writings to preserve Fuseli's contributions to art criticism and pedagogical theory, capturing his voice as educator and scholar within Britain's premier artistic institution.
Genres: biography, history, art, education, criticism, 19th-century, art-history, academia
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
Setting: London, Royal Academy
Period: 19th Century
418 pages · Hardcover · Forgotten Books