ISBN: 9780295986142

In 1855 the French caricaturist Honoré Daumier and six other artists proposed to illustrate anew the fables of revered French poet and fabulist Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95), and what a b… Plus…

In 1855 the French caricaturist Honoré Daumier and six other artists proposed to illustrate anew the fables of revered French poet and fabulist Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95), and what a book it would have been! The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Fables of La Fontaine by Koren G. Christofides, Constantine Christofides, Christopher Carsten Presents illustrations - by painters, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, sculptors, conceptual artists, fiber artists, and art historians - that celebrate an intersection of contemporary art with the fabulist tradition. This title provides translated sixty-five fables of revered French poet and fabulist Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95). FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In 1855 the French caricaturist Honoré Daumier and six other artists proposed to illustrate anew the fables of revered French poet and fabulist Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95), and what a book it would have been! Their project was never realized -- until now. Prompted by Daumier's intention, artist Koren Christofides has brought together more than sixty artists from across the United States, Europe, and Asia to create original artwork for Fables of La Fontaine. These illustrations -- by painters, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, sculptors, conceptual artists, fiber artists, and art historians -- celebrate an extraordinary intersection of contemporary art with the fabulist tradition.Constantine Christofides and Christopher Carsten have translated sixty-five of La Fontaine's fables. Readers will not only find familiar tales, such as "The Hare and the Tortoise," that have delighted generations of children and adults, but also a trove of lesser-known satiric fables, such as "The Man Between Two Ages and His Two Mistresses," translated here with sophisticated gusto and an elegance worthy of La Fontaine's enduring genius.A cogent introduction by Constantine Christofides describes the volatile social context of seventeenth-century France as well as the literary tradition, stemming from Aesop, that underlies La Fontaine's fables. Koren Christofides, the project's initiator and director, gives a curator's account in her preface of the present-day artists' exhibition from which the book's illustrations were chosen. Notes This stunning edition pairs 65 fresh translations of fables by the 17th century French poet with illustrations by contemporary artists from the United States, Europe, and Asia. Author Biography Koren Christofides is a widely exhibited painter whose work is in private and public collections in the United States and Europe. Constantine Christofides is professor emeritus of comparative literature, French, and art history, University of Washington, and distinguished professor of humanities, Institute for American Universities, Aix-en-Provence. Christopher Carsten , a poet and translator, is on the faculty at the Institute for American Universities. Review "This new translation effort is impressive, both visually and in literary terms... The question of whether to preserve the verse and how to render it in English has been been masterly resolved by Constantine Christofides. The result is a free verse, an approximate prosody that, although it does not reproduce the original, gives a faithful echo of it." Le Monde Promotional This stunning edition pairs 65 fresh translations of fables by the 17th century French poet with illustrations by contemporary artists from the United States, Europe, and Asia. Review Quote "This new translation effort is impressive, both visually and in literary terms. . . . The question of whether to preserve the verse and how to render it in English has been been masterly resolved by Constantine Christofides. The result is a free verse, an approximate prosody that, although it does not reproduce the original, gives a faithful echo of it." Le Monde Promotional "Headline" This stunning edition pairs 65 fresh translations of fables by the 17th century French poet with illustrations by contemporary artists from the United States, Europe, and Asia. Details ISBN029598614X Short Title FABLES OF LA FONTAINE Publisher University of Washington Press Language English ISBN-10 029598614X ISBN-13 9780295986142 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 841.4 Year 2006 Translator Constantine Christofides Imprint University of Washington Press Country of Publication United States Edited by Koren G. Christofides Subtitle Illustrated Place of Publication Seattle DOI 10.1604/9780295986142 UK Release Date 2006-06-06 AU Release Date 2006-06-06 NZ Release Date 2006-06-06 US Release Date 2006-06-06 Author Christopher Carsten Pages 172 Publication Date 2006-06-06 Alternative 9780295985992 Illustrations 68 illus. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:136551095; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Artikelzustand: Neu, ISBN-13: 9780295986142, EAN: 9780295986142, Publication Year: 2006, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: Fables of La Fontaine: Illustrated, Item Height: 279mm, Item Width: 216mm, Item Weight: 989g, Number of Pages: 172 Pages, University of Washington Press<

ISBN: 9780295986142

In 1855 the French caricaturist Honoré Daumier and six other artists proposed to illustrate anew the fables of revered French poet and fabulist Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95), and wha… Plus…

In 1855 the French caricaturist Honoré Daumier and six other artists proposed to illustrate anew the fables of revered French poet and fabulist Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95), and what a book it would have been! Their project was never realized — until now. Prompted by Daumier's intention, artist Koren Christofides has brought together more than sixty artists from across the United States, Europe, and Asia to create original artwork for Fables of La Fontaine. These illustrations — by painters, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, sculptors, conceptual artists, fiber artists, and art historians — celebrate an extraordinary intersection of contemporary art with the fabulist tradition.Constantine Christofides and Christopher Carsten have translated sixty-five of La Fontaine's fables. Readers will not only find familiar tales, such as The Hare and the Tortoise, that have delighted generations of children and adults, but also a trove of lesser-known satiric fables, such as The Man Between Two Ages and His Two Mistresses, translated here with sophisticated gusto and an elegance worthy of La Fontaine's enduring genius.A cogent introduction by Constantine Christofides describes the volatile social context of seventeenth-century France as well as the literary tradition, stemming from Aesop, that underlies La Fontaine's fables. Koren Christofides, the project's initiator and director, gives a curator's account in her preface of the present-day artists' exhibition from which the book's illustrations were chosen. Trade Books>Hardcover>Classics>Myth & Folk>Folklore, University of Washington Press Core >2<

2006, ISBN: 9780295986142

Presents illustrations - by painters, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, sculptors, conceptual artists, fiber artists, and art historians - that celebrate an intersection of contempor… Plus…

Presents illustrations - by painters, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, sculptors, conceptual artists, fiber artists, and art historians - that celebrate an intersection of contemporary art with the fabulist tradition. This title provides translated sixty-five fables of revered French poet and fabulist Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95). Buch (fremdspr.) University Of Washington Press gebundene Ausgabe, University Of Washington Press, 06.06.2006, University Of Washington Press, 2006<

ISBN: 9780295986142

Presents illustrations - by painters, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, sculptors, conceptual artists, fiber artists, and art historians - that celebrate an intersection of contempor… Plus…

Presents illustrations - by painters, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, sculptors, conceptual artists, fiber artists, and art historians - that celebrate an intersection of contemporary art with the fabulist tradition. This title provides translated sixty-five fables of revered French poet and fabulist Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95). Bücher > Fremdsprachige Bücher > Englische Bücher 286 x 220 x 20 mm , University Of Washington Press, University Of Washington Press<