The problem of illustratability : the case of Sonnets et eaux-fortes

Author

Scott, David

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Word & image. 1990, Num. 3, Vol. 6, p. 241-258, 12 ill.

ISSN

0266-6286

Abstract (en)

Discusses the collection of sonnets by 42 French poets published in 1869 together with etchings by a similar number of contemporary artists. Asks how the artist or creator of visual signs can translate a linguistic and temporal phenomenon into a visual and spatial one.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Pictorial arts -- Prints and illustration -- France
• Etching
• France
• 1800-1900
• Sonnets et eaux-fortes
• Illustration
• Books
• Poetry
• Signs (symbols)
• Language

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Estampe et illustration -- France
• Eau-forte
• France
• 1800-1900
• Sonnets et eaux-fortes
• Illustration
• Livre
• Poésie
• Signe
• Langage

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920101-00418260

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