Artists in Residence: A Guide to the Homes and Studios of Eight 19th-Century Painters In and Around Paris

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Summary: for the coffeetable not for reading
Review: I was so disapointed with this book when I got it. I wanted some ANALYSIS and scholarship in conjunction with the photographs...but NO, there was NONE TO BE FOUND. The reproductions are nice and if you just want something to look at fine...get the book. However, if you actually want to read a book about french studios this is not the book to buy.

Rating:
Summary: for the coffeetable not for reading
Review: I was so disapointed with this book when I got it. I wanted some ANALYSIS and scholarship in conjunction with the photographs...but NO, there was NONE TO BE FOUND. The reproductions are nice and if you just want something to look at fine...get the book. However, if you actually want to read a book about french studios this is not the book to buy.

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Summary: Gorgeous pic-survey and complete travel guide, NOT art crit!
Review: I'll agree with the previous reviewer concerning this title's arty status, and then some -- this is the most delicious mini-coffee-table book/slipcase combo I've come across in years of book reselling. But the demand for heavyweight art-crit action is misdirected. The book's subtitle says "A Guide," and that's exactly what it is, via glorious photos of interiors with atmospheric introductory texts, repros of a typical work or two, and shots of the surrounding countryside -- PLUS complete information concerning: how to get there and where to stay; walking tours of the areas and other local tours of interest; and where to eat nearby. It even has a bibliography -- quite a satisfying package in 143 pages! If you love French art and plan to be around Paris, just grab yourself a copy of this title, plan your pilgrimage, and GO -- then do the art-crit thing afterwards!