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- Title
The shock of the new: William Hogarth (1697-1764) and the influence of Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and his followers.
- Authors
Cowley, Robert L. S.
- Abstract
The article focuses on William Hogarth's "A Harlot's Progress," a series of six paintings in the 18th century that tell the story of a young woman who becomes a prostitute in London, Great Britain It mentions the paintings and discusses their social and cultural significance, including the influence of Isaac Newton's ideas and the depiction of the Jewish character. It also mentions the use of symbolism in the paintings, and how these elements contribute to the moral message of the series.
- Subjects
HOGARTH, William, 1697-1764; 18TH century British art; SYMBOLISM in art; JEWISH art &; symbolism; 18TH century painting
- Publication
British Art Journal, 2021, Vol 22, Issue 3, p8
- ISSN
1467-2006
- Publication type
Article