Men And Memories

Men and Memories: A History of the Arts 1872 to 1922 is a two-volume book that provides a comprehensive account of the cultural and artistic landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is written by William Rothenstein, an influential British artist and art historian who was a prominent figure in the cultural scene of his time.In this book, Rothenstein shares his personal recollections of the artists, writers, and intellectuals he encountered during his career. He provides a fascinating insight into the lives and works of some of the most important figures of the period, including Oscar Wilde, Henry James, John Singer Sargent, and Auguste Rodin.The first volume of the book covers the period from 1872 to 1900, while the second volume covers the years from 1900 to 1922. Rothenstein's writing is engaging and informative, and his personal anecdotes and observations bring the period to life in vivid detail.Overall, Men and Memories: A History of the Arts 1872 to 1922 is an essential read for anyone interested in the cultural and artistic history of this important period. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the people and ideas that shaped the art world of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.