An exploration of the development of the art scene, its socio-political context, and the role of the fine arts in nineteenth-century Nordic society.
This book captures for the first time the full story of Nordic art and its corresponding way of life from 1820 to 1920. Amply illustrated, this publication discusses a wide range of artists, regardless of gender, and how they related to the European art scene. The authors convey the essence of Nordic art by providing insight into the history of public and
