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  • Published In: Art History, 2025, v. 48, n. 1. P. 4 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article explores various scholarly essays that examine the intersections of art, culture, and societal issues across different historical contexts. One essay discusses the concept of aesthetic redemption in eighteenth-century France, highlighting how audiences admired African individuals in art while maintaining racial biases. Another focuses on Sigmar Polke's landscape paintings from the 1980s, arguing that they reflect a belief in the end of nature due to pollution. Additional essays analyze the work of Algerian artist Baya Mahieddine, the contributions of Benedetta Cappa Marinetti to Futurism, and the picturesque aesthetics in Reverend James Plumptre's travel writings. Each piece contributes to a broader understanding of how art interacts with cultural narratives and historical moments. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Art History. 2025/02, Vol. 48, Issue 1, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0141-6790
  • DOI:10.1093/arthis/abstract6
  • Accession Number:185488705
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