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An avowed political historian of the Namierite persuasion, Derek Jarrett correctly observes that Namier's structural approach to politics rested upon "questions about unconscious as well as conscious motives, about the myths and prejudices which ordinary people cherished and which politicians exploited" (p. 11). In this respect Jarrett contends that an examination of William Hogarth and his works provides a most useful point of departure for understanding...

"Undoubtedly, the first great painter to hail from England, William Hogarth's work was a witty and brilliant satirical depiction of English society. This was a society with flaws and Hogarth was not afraid to condemn, as well as praise. With these characteristics combined, Hogarth was able to produce his greatest works, modern moral subjects including The rake's progress and Marriage-à-la-mode which are still admired for their humor and vitality."--Container....

In this film, Simon Schama investigates those British artists over the course of history that went against the grain of portraiture, painting and photographing the common people rather than just the richest and noblest in society. Artists like William Hogarth painted convicted murderers while John Kay created detailed caricatures of passing strangers in the city of Edinburgh, adding to the collection of timeless depictions of everyday British folk...