a literary and cultural phenomenon in eighteenth-century France Johnson, W. McAllister. creator text bibliography onc Toronto University of Toronto Press 2012 monographic eng

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112 p. ill. "The term 'versified prints' is used to describe images that are accompanied by poetic explanatory text. They were immensely popular and diffused throughout Europe in the eighteenth century, and many were shown at the Salon du Louvre. Although not all print verses are signed, their authors include occasional poets and members of the Académie Franc̜aise. These prints remain among the most accessible documents for the study of art and society, but have never been examined before for their historical and cultural context. With 112 full-page reproductions, Versified Prints offers an engaging and informative introduction to these intriguing works. W. McAllister Johnson's guide discusses print production, the nature of sources, and the relationship and transformations in both text and images. Proposing a typology and methodology for this artistic phenomenon, Versified Prints enhances our knowledge of this fascinating new area of research and lays the groundwork for future studies."--Publisher's website. HKBU library W. McAllister Johnson. YT2025 M10 Prints, French 18th century French poetry 18th century History and criticism Art and literature France History 18th century Estampe française 18e siècle Poésie française 18e siècle Histoire et critique Art et littérature France Histoire 18e siècle NE647 J65 V 2012 9781442642850 1442642858 SDU 121012