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OverviewDespite its widespread popularity in antebellum America, phrenology has rarely been taken seriously as a cultural phenomenon. Charles Colbert seeks to redress this neglect by demonstrating the important contributions the theory made to artistic developments in the period. He goes on to reveal the links between the tenets of phrenology and the cultural ideals of Jacksonian democracy. As Colbert demonstrates, virtually every important figure of the American Renaissance expressed some opinion of phrenology, whether or not they embraced it. Its proponents included many artists eager to support a cause that enhanced the status of their profession by endowing the human form with extraordinary significance. Colbert reviews the careers of Hiram Powers, William Sidney Mount, Harriet Hosmer, Asher B. Durand, and Thomas Cole, among others, in light of their responses to phrenology. Powers's Greek Slave , for example, can be seen as a model of the physical and moral perfection available to those who adopted the phrenological program, a series of dictates on everything from diet to mental and physical exercise. By creating portraits, genre scenes, ideal figures, and even landscapes that embodied the theory's teachings, Colbert shows, artists endeavored to enlist their audience in a crusade that would transform the nation. Originally published in 1997. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles ColbertPublisher: The University of North Carolina Press Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 17.30cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.333kg ISBN: 9780807846735ISBN 10: 0807846732 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 28 February 1998 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews&Yacute;An imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture.<p> Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography An imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture. Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography It represents a skillful blend of various histories: artistic, social, and scientific. Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences B roadly informs our understanding of nineteenth-century American culture. American Quarterly Colbert makes a compelling case for the importance of phrenology in the development of American art, art criticism, and literature. American Historical Review [An] imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture. Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography Colbert makes a compelling case for the importance of phrenology in the development of American art, art criticism, and literature. American Historical Review It represents a skillful blend of various histories: artistic, social, and scientific. Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences [B]roadly informs our understanding of nineteenth-century American culture. American Quarterly A much-needed guide to exploring and understanding phrenology in American culture. Journal of American History An imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture. Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography It represents a skillful blend of various histories: artistic, social, and scientific. Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences Colbert makes a compelling case for the importance of phrenology in the development of American art, art criticism, and literature. American Historical Review B roadly informs our understanding of nineteenth-century American culture. American Quarterly [An] imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture. Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography Colbert makes a compelling case for the importance of phrenology in the development of American art, art criticism, and literature. American Historical Review [B]roadly informs our understanding of nineteenth-century American culture. American Quarterly It represents a skillful blend of various histories: artistic, social, and scientific. Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences A much-needed guide to exploring and understanding phrenology in American culture. Journal of American History YAn imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture. Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography YBroadly informs our understanding of nineteenth-century American culture. American Quarterly Colbert makes a compelling case for the importance of phrenology in the development of American art, art criticism, and literature. American Historical Review It represents a skillful blend of various histories: artistic, social, and scientific. Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences Colbert makes a compelling case for the importance of phrenology in the development of American art, art criticism, and literature. American Historical Review It represents a skillful blend of various histories: artistic, social, and scientific. Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences [An] imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture. Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography [B]roadly informs our understanding of nineteenth-century American culture. American Quarterly A much-needed guide to exploring and understanding phrenology in American culture. Journal of American History ÝAn imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture. Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography "ÝAn¨ imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture.""Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography"" ÝB¨roadly informs our understanding of nineteenth-century American culture.""American Quarterly"" Colbert makes a compelling case for the importance of phrenology in the development of American art, art criticism, and literature.""American Historical Review"" It represents a skillful blend of various histories: artistic, social, and scientific.""Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences"" ""Colbert makes a compelling case for the importance of phrenology in the development of American art, art criticism, and literature.""American Historical Review"""" ""It represents a skillful blend of various histories: artistic, social, and scientific.""Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences"""" [An] imaginative historical recuperation of a previously undervalued aspect of nineteenth-century American culture.""Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography"" [B]roadly informs our understanding of nineteenth-century American culture.""American Quarterly"" A much-needed guide to exploring and understanding phrenology in American culture. ""Journal of American History""" Author InformationCharles Colbert teaches art history at Boston College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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