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Discover Rachel Owen's enchanting collection of illustrations for Dante's Inferno, a remarkable fusion of art and literature that redefines the understanding of Dante's profound work. Published by Bodleian Library Publishing in 2022, this brand new edition features haunting illustrations that serve as a vivid reinterpretation of 'The Divine Comedy'. Each of the thirty-four cantos is masterfully accompanied by unique collages and printmaking techniques that invite readers to embark on a pilgrimage through the underworld alongside Dante. The artist’s profound grasp of both cultural and historical contexts enhances the visual narrative, creating an immersive experience that beckons art lovers and literature enthusiasts alike.
This extraordinary book not only showcases Rachel Owen’s artistic genius but also includes insightful essays that provide depth to her illustrations, making this a valuable resource for scholars of modern Dante illustration. The additional commentary by notable figures such as Fiona Whitehouse, Peter Hainsworth, and David Bowe further elucidate the connections between art and the written word. Ideal for collectors, students, and educators, this collection is essential for anyone seeking to delve deeper into Dante’s rich tapestry of themes.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Order now to secure your copy of this artistic treasure.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245703
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Rachel Owen’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations for Dante’s Inferno take a radically new approach to representing the world of Dante’s famous poem. The images combine the artist’s deep cultural and historical understanding of 'The Divine Comedy' and its artistic legacy with her unique talent for collage and printmaking. These illustrations, casting the viewer as a first-person pilgrim through the underworld, prompt us to rethink Dante’s poem through their novel perspective and visual language.
Owen’s work, held in the Bodleian Library and published here for the first time, illustrates the complete cycle of thirty-four cantos of the Inferno with one image per canto. The illustrations are accompanied by essays contextualising Owen’s work and supplemented by six illustrations intended for the unfinished Purgatorio series. Fiona Whitehouse provides details of the techniques employed by the artist, Peter Hainsworth situates Owen’s work in the field of modern Dante illustration and David Bowe offers a commentary on the illustrations as gateways to Dante’s poem. Jamie McKendrick and Bernard O’Donoghue’s translations of episodes from the 'Inferno' provide complementary artistic interpretations of Dante’s poem, while reflections from colleagues and friends commemorate Owen’s life and work as an artist, scholar and teacher. This stunning collection is an important contribution to both Dante scholarship and illustration.
'For seven hundred years artists armed with pens, needles and brushes have been eager to accompany Dante into hell. Rachel Owen decided to take her camera as well, and returned wi
This extraordinary book not only showcases Rachel Owen’s artistic genius but also includes insightful essays that provide depth to her illustrations, making this a valuable resource for scholars of modern Dante illustration. The additional commentary by notable figures such as Fiona Whitehouse, Peter Hainsworth, and David Bowe further elucidate the connections between art and the written word. Ideal for collectors, students, and educators, this collection is essential for anyone seeking to delve deeper into Dante’s rich tapestry of themes.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Order now to secure your copy of this artistic treasure.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245703
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Rachel Owen’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations for Dante’s Inferno take a radically new approach to representing the world of Dante’s famous poem. The images combine the artist’s deep cultural and historical understanding of 'The Divine Comedy' and its artistic legacy with her unique talent for collage and printmaking. These illustrations, casting the viewer as a first-person pilgrim through the underworld, prompt us to rethink Dante’s poem through their novel perspective and visual language.
Owen’s work, held in the Bodleian Library and published here for the first time, illustrates the complete cycle of thirty-four cantos of the Inferno with one image per canto. The illustrations are accompanied by essays contextualising Owen’s work and supplemented by six illustrations intended for the unfinished Purgatorio series. Fiona Whitehouse provides details of the techniques employed by the artist, Peter Hainsworth situates Owen’s work in the field of modern Dante illustration and David Bowe offers a commentary on the illustrations as gateways to Dante’s poem. Jamie McKendrick and Bernard O’Donoghue’s translations of episodes from the 'Inferno' provide complementary artistic interpretations of Dante’s poem, while reflections from colleagues and friends commemorate Owen’s life and work as an artist, scholar and teacher. This stunning collection is an important contribution to both Dante scholarship and illustration.
'For seven hundred years artists armed with pens, needles and brushes have been eager to accompany Dante into hell. Rachel Owen decided to take her camera as well, and returned wi