Rembrandt and His Works : Comprising a Short Account of His Life; with a Critical Examination into His Principles and Practice of Design, Light, Shade, and Colour. Illustrated by Examples from the Etchings of Rembrandt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burnet, John, 1784-1868

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rembrandt and His Works" by John Burnet is a critical art history text written in the mid-19th century. The work provides an insightful exploration into the life, principles, and artistic practices of the renowned Dutch painter Rembrandt Van Rhÿn, highlighting his distinctive techniques in design, light, shade, and color. Bursting with illustrations from Rembrandt's etchings, it aims to deepen the appreciation of his contributions to art. The opening of the book successfully sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Rembrandt's life and artistic journey. Burnet reflects on his admiration for Rembrandt's work while acknowledging the obscurity surrounding the details of the painter's early life. He describes Rembrandt's formative years, including his education and early works, while emphasizing his originality and unique approach to capturing natural effects. The narrative hints at his breakthrough moment in Amsterdam and at the influences of nature and great masters on his artistry, promising a critical analysis of Rembrandt's methodologies and achievements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Carl Hudkins, Chrome, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-09-20