Men And Memories

""Men and Memories: A History of the Arts 1872 to 1922"" is a two-volume memoir written by William Rothenstein, a British artist and writer. In this book, Rothenstein recounts his personal experiences and recollections of the artistic and cultural scene in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He provides insight into the lives and works of many notable figures of the time, including artists, writers, actors, and musicians. Volume 2 covers the period from the turn of the century up until the end of World War I. Rothenstein's vivid descriptions and anecdotes offer a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural milieu of this era. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the arts in Britain during this time period.1931. Volume 2 of 2. Sir William Rothenstein, amiable, bespectacled British artist who for five decades made competent portraits of celebrities, achieved celebrity himself with these anecdote-crammed memoirs about such famed friends as Pablo Picasso (the gigolo of geometry) and H.G. Wells (a great literary cartoonist). Sample Rothenstein sidelight on a celebrity: Albert Einstein once explained to him why an associate kept shaking his head as the great physicist talked: He is my mathematician, said Einstein, who examines problems which I put before him and checks their validity. You see, I am not myself a very good mathematician. A delightful and revealing read. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141793705X.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.