{"product_id":"the-salon-of-1846-paperback","title":"The Salon of 1846 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles Baudelaire\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Fried\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn his introduction to Charles Baudelaire's \u003ci\u003eSalon of 1846\u003c\/i\u003e, the renowned art historian Michael Fried presents a new take on the French poet and critic's ideas on art, criticism, romanticism, and the paintings of Delacroix.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharles Baudelaire, considered a father of modern poetry, wrote some of the most daring and influential prose of the nineteenth century. Prior to publishing the international bestseller \u003ci\u003eLes Fleurs du mal\u003c\/i\u003e (1857), he was already notable as a forthright and witty critic of art and literature. Captivated by the Salons in Paris, Baudelaire took to writing to express his theories on modern art and art philosophy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Salon of 1846\u003c\/i\u003e expands upon the tenets of romanticism as Baudelaire methodically takes his reader through paintings by Delacroix and Ingres, illuminating his belief that the pursuit of the ideal must be paramount in artistic expression. Here we also see Baudelaire caught in a fundamental struggle with the urban commodity of capitalism developing in Paris at that time. Baudelaire's text proves to be a useful lens for understanding art criticism in mid-nineteenth-century France, as well as the changing opinions regarding the essential nature of romanticism and the artist as creative genius. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Acclaimed art historian and art critic Michael Fried's introduction offers a new reading of Baudelaire's seminal text and highlights the importance of his writing and its relevance to today's audience.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown for his equal skill in poetry and prose, \u003cb\u003eCharles Baudelaire\u003c\/b\u003e (1821-1867) was one of the most distinctive writers of the nineteenth century. Operating within the French literary scene, his provocative theories on contemporary art remain relevant today. His poetry collections include \u003ci\u003eLes Fleurs du mal \u003c\/i\u003e(1857) and \u003ci\u003ePetits poèmes en prose\u003c\/i\u003e (1868). Notable criticisms can be found in \u003ci\u003eBaudelaire: Selected Writings on Art and Artists\u003c\/i\u003e (1995). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMichael Fried\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet, art critic, art historian, and literary scholar. His many books include \u003ci\u003eAbsorption and Theatricality: Painting and Beholder in the Age of Diderot\u003c\/i\u003e (1980), \u003ci\u003eArt and Objecthood: Essays and Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (1998), and \u003ci\u003eThe Moment of Caravaggio\u003c\/i\u003e (2010). Previous books of poems are \u003ci\u003ePowers\u003c\/i\u003e (1973), \u003ci\u003eTo the Center of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e (1994), and \u003ci\u003eThe Next Bend in the Road\u003c\/i\u003e (2004). Fried is Professor Emeritus of the Humanities at Johns Hopkins University.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 4.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 18, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768443765024,"sku":"9781644230534","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2af2cdf3eed6ad2fa99dbb203f823c98.webp?v=1780329853","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-salon-of-1846-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}