Old
Age in Art shows how aged individuals have been depicted from
ancient Greece and Rome to the present century. It explores portraits,
including self-portraits of artists in old age, and stories of older figures
in religion, myth and history, focusing on the theme of wisdom versus folly.
The book also discusses the concept of old age within the Ages of Humanity,
especially during the Middle Ages and early modern periods. The final chapter
examines how renowned artists like Michelangelo, Titian, and Monet turned to
experimental forms and new subjects in their later years, revealing a
comparative ‘old age style’. This book provides a comprehensive overview of
old age in European art history.
- ISBN13 9781836390510
- Publish Date 1 April 2025
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Reaktion Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English