JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Delicate Matter: Art, Fragility and Consumption in Eighteenth Century France.

  • Published In: French History, 2024, v. 38, n. 4. P. 510 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Knowles, Marika Takanishi 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "A Delicate Matter: Art, Fragility and Consumption in Eighteenth Century France" by Oliver Wunsch explores the intricate relationship between art, sociability, and the marketplace in eighteenth-century France. Wunsch delves into the challenges faced by artists in creating desirable art objects that could resist the changing trends of fashion and consumerism. Through case studies on various art mediums, Wunsch highlights the evolving concept of délicatesse, from social graces to the breakability of art objects, and ultimately to the artist's sensitive touch and creative inspiration. The article sheds light on the delicate balance between materiality, creativity, and societal expectations in the art world of that era. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:French History. 2024/12, Vol. 38, Issue 4, p510
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0269-1191
  • DOI:10.1093/fh/crae032
  • Accession Number:184349597
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