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Often exhibited but seldom written about, Kenneth Rowntree (1915-97) is a significant figure in the history of British art and design. Of a generation now increasingly recognized and reappraised, Rowntree's contribution is celebrated in a book devoted to his work. Rowntree's art was closely bound to the events of his time. World War II linked the artist to government policy, demanding a genre that celebrated a British life-style then at risk and also a public art of communal experience and shared values. His ability to express humanity, wit and specific qualities of time, place and local style made his work immediate, intelligible and enjoyable in difficult times. The post-war vision in art, architecture and education provided settings for Rowntree's experimental constructions and an adjustment towards design. John Milner's text establishes Rowntree in a historical context and probes issues such as war art, the interaction of art and design and the relation of figuration to abstraction in British post-war art. He also investigates Rowntree's involvement with Richard Hamilton, Victor Pasmore, Quentin Bell and the Newcastle movement.

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  • PublisherOriel 31
  • Publication date1992
  • ISBN 10 1870797116
  • ISBN 13 9781870797115
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages32
  • EditorNixon Michael
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Book Description Condition: Very Good. 0 1870797116 32 p. Often exhibited but seldom written about, Kenneth Rowntree (1915-97) is a significant figure in the history of British art and design. Of a generation now increasingly recognized and reappraised, Rowntree's contribution is celebrated in a book devoted to his work. Rowntree's art was closely bound to the events of his time. World War II linked the artist to government policy, demanding a genre that celebrated a British life-style then at risk and also a public art of communal experience and shared values. His ability to express humanity, wit and specific qualities of time, place and local style made his work immediate, intelligible and enjoyable in difficult times. The post-war vision in art, architecture and education provided settings for Rowntree's experimental constructions and an adjustment towards design. Seller Inventory # ALIBRIS.0083580

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Book Description 0 32 p. Often exhibited but seldom written about, Kenneth Rowntree (1915-97) is a significant figure in the history of British art and design. Of a generation now increasingly recognized and reappraised, Rowntree's contribution is celebrated in a book devoted to his work. Rowntree's art was closely bound to the events of his time. World War II linked the artist to government policy, demanding a genre that celebrated a British life-style then at risk and also a public art of communal experience and shared values. His ability to express humanity, wit and specific qualities of time, place and local style made his work immediate, intelligible and enjoyable in difficult times. The post-war vision in art, architecture and education provided settings for Rowntree's experimental constructions and an adjustment towards design. Very good. light shelfwear, ex-museum stamp to blank flyleaf. Seller Inventory # Alibris.0083580

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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Kenneth Rowntree (illustrator). First Edition. 1991. Unpagenated. Colour and B&W illustrations. Text in English and Welsh. Rowntree (1915-1997) was one of the Great Bardfield Artists. Kenneth Rowntree's signature without inscription to title page. Slight shelf wear to covers. The book is otherwise in excellent condition. There are no other inscriptions and all contents are tight and clean. Signed by Kenneth Rowntree. Seller Inventory # ModernArt060

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Book Description Paperback. Condition: VERY GOOD. 1992. Oriel 31. Softback. Book- VG. 10.5x8. Profuse colour and b/w plates and illus. This exhibition brought together works by the artist Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997), many of which reflected his deep affection for the Welsh landscape, language and people. TEXT IN ENGLISH and WELSH. Seller Inventory # 1888975

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