The Flemish masters : from van Eyck to Bruegel / Matthias Depoorter ; translations, Ted Alkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Depoorter, Matthias, 1980- author.

Contributor:

Alkins, Ted, translator.

Standardized Title:

Vlaamse meesters. English

Language:

Dutch

English

Subjects (All):

Painting, Flemish--15th century.

Painting, Flemish.

Painting, Flemish--16th century.

Physical Description:

279 pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm

Place of Publication:

Berlin : Hatje Cantz, [2023]

Summary:

"Occasionally, when something seems very familiar you lose sight of what makes it so special: Flemish Masters. From van Eyck to Bruegel sets out to counteract this effect and opens our eyes once again to the revolution that took place in the Low Countries in the 15th and 16th centuries that shaped the course of European art. In 48 lavishly illustrated analyses, Matthias Depoorter explores how painters such as Van Eyck, Van der Weiden, Massys, Bosch, and Bruegel reached unprecedented heights, and are rightfully considered innovators to this day. The defining factor was their perfecting and mastery of the oil painting technique as well as their groundbreaking attention to optical lighting effects. The new technical possibilities offered a different way of looking at the world and ultimately a new way of painting. No less innovative was the level of detail. These painters were thoroughly acquainted with each others work. This volume shows the fundamental artistic cross-fertilization. A must-read for anyone who wants to fall in love with the old master- pieces anew"-- Provided by publisher.

"Occasionally, when something seems very familiar you lose sight of what makes it so special: Flemish Masters. From van Eyck to Bruegel sets out to counteract this effect and opens our eyes once again to the revolution that took place in the Low Countries in the 15th and 16th centuries that shaped the course of European art. In 48 lavishly illustrated analyses, Matthias Depoorter explores how painters such as Van Eyck, Van der Weiden, Massys, Bosch, and Bruegel reached unprecedented heights, and are rightfully considered innovators to this day. The defining factor was their perfecting and mastery of the oil painting technique as well as their groundbreaking attention to optical lighting effects. The new technical possibilities offered a different way of looking at the world and ultimately a new way of painting. No less innovative was the level of detail. These painters were thoroughly acquainted with each other?s work?this volume shows the fundamental artistic cross-fertilization. A must-read for anyone who wants to fall in love with the old master- pieces anew"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Translation of: De Vlaamse meesters : Van Eyck tot Bruegel.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9783775754149

3775754148

OCLC:

1368273542