Hans Holbein the Younger, Volume 1 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chamberlain, Arthur B. (Arthur Bensley), -1931

Contributor:

Holbein, Hans, 1497?-1543.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hans Holbein the Younger, Volume 1" by Arthur B. Chamberlain is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the renowned painter, delving into the various artworks, historical contexts, and his family background. It serves as a significant resource for art historians and enthusiasts alike, illuminating the impactful contributions of Holbein and his lineage. The opening of the volume lays the groundwork by discussing the life of Hans Holbein the Elder, the father of Hans Holbein the Younger. It details the familial context, including the origins of the Holbein family in Switzerland and their move to Augsburg, along with insights into the elder Holbein's struggles and influences as an artist. It explores his artistic development and contributions to the Swabian School of painting, providing a backdrop for understanding the eventual prominence of his son, Hans Holbein the Younger, in the world of Renaissance art. The detailed accounts of their lives form a crucial narrative for appreciating Holbein's legacy in the arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-01-03