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THE NUDE: A STUDY IN IDEAL FORM

Written by Kenneth Clark, Charles Saumarez Smith
Published by Folio Society in 2010

THE NUDE: A STUDY IN IDEAL FORM
Written by Kenneth Clark, Charles Saumarez Smith.
Stock no. 1830565
1st thus. 2010. Hardback. Large format. Nearly fine condition.

Introduction by Charles Saumarez Smith. Large format. Green cloth spine, gilt titles. Colour pictorial boards. Colour illustrations. xvi and 336 pages including index. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which is lightly scuffed.

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Front cover

Cover of THE NUDE: A STUDY IN IDEAL FORM by Kenneth Clark; Charles Saumarez Smith

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Preface
  • I. THE NAKED AND THE NUDE
  • II. APOLLO
  • III. VENUS I
  • IV. VENUS II
  • V. ENERGY
  • VI. PATHOS
  • VII. ECSTASY
  • VIII. THE ALTERNATIVE CONVENTION
  • IX. THE NUDE AS AN END IN ITSELF
  • Notes
  • List of Works Cited
  • Illustrations
  • Index