The cities, crowds, and masks of James Ensor: a critique of urbanization and modern city space

James Ensor's depictions of Belgian cities and their inhabitants offer a derisive critique of modern urban space, and the resulting societal transformations, that developed during the nineteenth century. His illustrations of the contemporary urban societies of Brussels and Ostend generally always include images of crowds and masks, elements which represent the horror and emptiness of the modern city. ; by Jeanette Carney. ; Thesis (B.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, Honors College, 2007. ; Bibliography: leaves [i-iv]. ; Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2007. Mode of access: World Wi... Mehr ...

Dokumenttyp: Text
Verlag/Hrsg.: Florida Atlantic University
Schlagwörter: Criticism and interpretationEnsor / James / 1860-1949 / Modernism (Literature) / Modernism (Literature)--Belgium / Sociology / Urban / Cities and towns--Effect of technological innovations on
Sprache: Englisch
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James Ensor's depictions of Belgian cities and their inhabitants offer a derisive critique of modern urban space, and the resulting societal transformations, that developed during the nineteenth century. His illustrations of the contemporary urban societies of Brussels and Ostend generally always include images of crowds and masks, elements which represent the horror and emptiness of the modern city. ; by Jeanette Carney. ; Thesis (B.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, Honors College, 2007. ; Bibliography: leaves [i-iv]. ; Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2007. Mode of access: World Wide Web.