Industry and Idleness by William Hogarth (1697–1764) and the ‘Doctrine of Opposites’

Industry and Idleness by William Hogarth (1697–1764) and the ‘Doctrine of Opposites’

The life and work of painter William Hogart are featured. It outlines the controversies associated with Hogart's works citing subsequent commentators who have found various parallels between the apprentices and events in the artist's own life. It also mentions how the complexities associat...

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Published in:The British art journal 2019-12, Vol.20 (3), p.42-61
Main Author: Cowley, Robert LS
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
Analysis
British culture
Criticism and interpretation
Hogarth, William
Opposites
Painters
Painters (Artists)
Portrayals
Visual artists
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Summary:The life and work of painter William Hogart are featured. It outlines the controversies associated with Hogart's works citing subsequent commentators who have found various parallels between the apprentices and events in the artist's own life. It also mentions how the complexities associated with Hogart's life illustrates his lack of sophistication disingenuous, presenting argument about the philosophical basis to the series that underlies its apparent simplicity. Overview of the different interpretations of Hogart's works are is also provided.
ISSN:1467-2006