This catalogue accompanies a retrospective exhibition celebrating the richness and versatility of 17th-century Dutch painting, sculpture and the applied arts. It features works by Hals, Rembrandt, Vermeer, as well as silver by the brothers Van Vianen and tapestries by Francois Spierings.
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On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, an exhibition gathering many of the finest existing examples of Dutch 17th-century art has been staged, mixing works owned by the museum and others on loan from many institutions around the world. Researchers at the Rijksmuseum provide descriptive entries for each of more than 200 objects, including some interpretation of meaning, history of the object since creation, and biography of the artist. The reproductions, in color for all the main pieces, tend to be a little dark, however, so that some of the details mentioned are difficult to see. Still, because the information presented is fairly basic and all major artists of this seminal period are included, this catalog serves well as an overview of the Golden Age in Dutch art. It is also reasonably priced for a work of this size. Recommended for most general libraries and all art collections."Kathryn Wekselman, M.Ln., Cincinnati, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Fairly thorough coverage of Dutch Art and Rijksmuseum,
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This review is from: The Golden Age of Dutch Art: Painting, Sculpture, Decorative Art (Hardcover)
At the time of this review, a new copy sold for about $150 (way too much) and a used one for $30 (reasonable if in Very Good condition). Paintings over the decades are covered and some ceramics, tapestries, busts, and decorative arts. The description of the paintings is quite good and details specifics for you to look at and learn from, including symbolism and hidden meaning. You will have a greater appreciation for the talent and effort these artists put into their work. Most people have heard of Rembrandt but I came away with the impression that many, many others were more talented. The color photos are adequate to see the details and in some cases there are enlargements of sections of the works. I wish there were a lot more because these painters were truly gifted artists. This book, like the Rijksmuseum, provides a large cross section of genres- still life flowers and food, ocean scenes, landscapes, portraits, everyday life, groups, cityscapes, etc. I wish I had had a copy of this book when I visited the Rijksmuseum and the Kunsthistoriches in Vienna.
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