British and Irish Art 1945–1951 British and Irish Art 1945–1951 From War to Festival Adrian Clark Hogarth2010Hardback240pp Illustrated244x170mm 9780955406348 Product Code: 505772 Details After the Second World War, according to received opinion, control of the art world passed from rich individuals to state-run bodies. This groundbreak... DetailsBackDetailsAfter the Second World War, according to received opinion, control of the art world passed from rich individuals to state-run bodies. This groundbreaking study demolishes that idea. Its detailed analysis of letters, committee minutes and newspaper reports demonstrates how an Oxbridge elite retained power in the new institutions. Illustrated with works by Francis Bacon, Jack Yeats, Lucian Freud, Graham Sutherland and others, it shows how artists fought to survive against powerful individuals who could make or break reputations.Read moreRead less publ £30.00now £14.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesArtsArtTagsArt theory