Fair Women: In Painting and Poetry (1905)

Fair Women: In Painting and Poetry is a book published in 1905 by William Sharp, exploring the representation of women in art and literature. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the portrayal of women in painting, while the second part delves into the representation of women in poetry.Sharp examines the idealized beauty of women in paintings by famous artists such as Botticelli, Titian, and Raphael, as well as the more realistic depictions of women by artists like Rembrandt and Vermeer. He also explores the symbolism and allegory associated with women in art, such as the representation of women as muses, goddesses, and saints.In the second part of the book, Sharp analyzes the portrayal of women in poetry, including the works of Shakespeare, Keats, Tennyson, and Rossetti. He discusses the various archetypes of women in poetry, such as the innocent maiden, the seductive temptress, and the tragic heroine.Throughout the book, Sharp offers his own interpretations and commentary on the representation of women in art and literature, as well as the cultural and societal attitudes towards women during the time period in which the book was written. Fair Women: In Painting and Poetry is a fascinating exploration of the enduring fascination with the female form in art and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.