Writing the Dandy through Art Criticism: Elegance and Civilization in Monsieur, 1920–1924. (26th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Potvin, John
• Is Part Of: Fashion theory. Volume 20:Number 3(2016)
• Page Start: 241
• Page End: 271
• Publication Date: 2016-05-26
• Subjects: dandy -- masculinity -- art criticism -- modern art; Fashion -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Fashion -- History -- Periodicals; Costume -- History -- Periodicals; Costume -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 391.001
• DOI: 10.1080/1362704X.2015.1082297
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1362-704X

Abstract

Abstract: The French monthly Monsieur had a rather short lifespan (1920–1924), but it nevertheless managed to outline a " retour à l'ordre " for the dandy in part through its art critical writing. Monsieur's critical writing provided a unique space for an empathetic entry (or Einfühlung ) into the works of art, which in turn aided the perpetuation of a postwar dandyist masculinity.