Chastel's French Art History Introduction Published as Standalone Book
André Chastel's preface to his monumental work 'L'Art français' grew over time into a separate book, 'Introduction à l'histoire de l'art français'. The new volume highlights a French tendency to ignore and even destroy its own artistic production. The first of four planned volumes of 'L'Art français', covering the Pre-Middle Ages and the Middle Ages, was published simultaneously.
Key facts
- André Chastel wrote 'Introduction à l'histoire de l'art français' as an expanded preface to 'L'Art français'.
- The introduction became a standalone book.
- The book criticizes France for ignoring and destroying its own artistic heritage.
- The first volume of 'L'Art français' covers the Pre-Middle Ages and the Middle Ages.
- Four volumes of 'L'Art français' were planned.
- The publication date is June 1994.
Entities
Artists
- André Chastel
Locations
- France
Sources
- artpress —