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Art in the Making: Rembrandt: New Edition
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Rembrandt (1606–1669) is generally regarded as the finest painter of the Dutch “Golden Age.” This new edition of Art in the Making: Rembrandt (published on the 400th anniversary of the artist’s birth) reexamines 21 paintings firmly attributed to Rembrandt and 6 now assigned to followers. It reassesses his technique, materials, and working methods in the light of significant scholarly developments over the last 20 years, addressing problems of attribution that were hardly touched on in the original, groundbreaking edition of 1988.
Introductory essays by distinguished conservation, curatorial, and scientific specialists cover the artist’s studio and working methods, the training of painters in 17th-century Holland, and Rembrandt’s materials and technique. The essays are followed by handsomely illustrated catalogue entries on 27 paintings. A comprehensive bibliography provides a rich source of information about the practice of oil painting, not only for Rembrandt but for 17th-century Dutch painting in general.
Introductory essays by distinguished conservation, curatorial, and scientific specialists cover the artist’s studio and working methods, the training of painters in 17th-century Holland, and Rembrandt’s materials and technique. The essays are followed by handsomely illustrated catalogue entries on 27 paintings. A comprehensive bibliography provides a rich source of information about the practice of oil painting, not only for Rembrandt but for 17th-century Dutch painting in general.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #518332 in Books
- Published on: 2006-09-18
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 256 pages
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About the Author
David Bomford is Senior Restorer, Jo Kirby is Senior Scientific Officer, Ashok Roy is Director of Scientific Research, and Raymond White is former Principal Scientific Officer, all at the National Gallery, London. Axel Rüger, formerly Curator of Dutch Paintings at the National Gallery, is Director of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.
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Art in the Making: Rembrandt; New Edition
A great book for both the knowledgeable and curious reader. Despite much technical observation, it will be understandable for most. Very well illustrated. Informative to the pro and fascinating to the novice. A fine study not only of Rembrandt's methods but of old master paintings in general. The survey text at the beginning gives necessary background for all the detailed studies of individual paintings to follow.
