BÜCHER VERSANDKOSTENFREI INNERHALB DEUTSCHLANDS
Still Life. Masterpieces of Baroque Painting - Iconography, Symbolism, and Allegories. Illustrated Book, Exhibition Catalogue
Timeless Beauty
Hatje Cantz Verlag
ISBN 978-3-7757-5114-8
Standardpreis
Bibliografische Daten
Fachbuch
Buch. Hardcover
2024
100 s/w-Darstellungen.
In englischer Sprache
Umfang: 160 S.
Format (B x L): 20.6 x 25.4 cm
Gewicht: 816
Verlag: Hatje Cantz Verlag
ISBN: 978-3-7757-5114-8
Weiterführende bibliografische Daten
Das Werk ist Teil der Reihe: Alte Kunst
Produktbeschreibung
Still Life – Rediscovering the Masterpieces of Baroque Painting
Still life paintings have fascinated us for centuries: intricate arrangements of exotic fruits, magnificent bouquets, exquisite musical instruments, or thought-provoking vanitas symbols—each composition tells a story of wealth, transience, and sensual beauty. This richly illustrated book takes readers on a journey through the remarkable collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, offering a vivid history of this captivating genre. Featuring around 70 masterpieces from the Golden Age of Dutch and Flemish painting, the book deciphers the hidden messages and symbolic meanings behind these works and explains them in an illustrated glossary.
- A long-overdue iconography of still life painting: The hidden meanings behind these intricate compositions are revealed in depth for the first time.
- Unique masterpieces of still life art: Featuring works by Frans Snijders, Adriaen van Utrecht, Jan Davidsz. de Heem, Abraham Mignon, Rachel Ruysch, Gerard Dou, and other great masters of the 17th century.
- Fascinating details and symbolism: Special focus on encrypted messages, allegories, and iconographic motifs.
- An outstanding collection: The Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden houses some of the most significant Baroque still lifes.
- For art lovers and collectors: A must-have for anyone passionate about Dutch and Flemish painting, symbolism in art, and the visual world of the Baroque era.
An essential book for art historians, collectors, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and meaning of still life painting!
Still life paintings have fascinated us for centuries: intricate arrangements of exotic fruits, magnificent bouquets, exquisite musical instruments, or thought-provoking vanitas symbols—each composition tells a story of wealth, transience, and sensual beauty. This richly illustrated book takes readers on a journey through the remarkable collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, offering a vivid history of this captivating genre. Featuring around 70 masterpieces from the Golden Age of Dutch and Flemish painting, the book deciphers the hidden messages and symbolic meanings behind these works and explains them in an illustrated glossary.
- A long-overdue iconography of still life painting: The hidden meanings behind these intricate compositions are revealed in depth for the first time.
- Unique masterpieces of still life art: Featuring works by Frans Snijders, Adriaen van Utrecht, Jan Davidsz. de Heem, Abraham Mignon, Rachel Ruysch, Gerard Dou, and other great masters of the 17th century.
- Fascinating details and symbolism: Special focus on encrypted messages, allegories, and iconographic motifs.
- An outstanding collection: The Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden houses some of the most significant Baroque still lifes.
- For art lovers and collectors: A must-have for anyone passionate about Dutch and Flemish painting, symbolism in art, and the visual world of the Baroque era.
An essential book for art historians, collectors, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and meaning of still life painting!
Autorinnen und Autoren
Produktsicherheit
Hersteller
HATJE CANTZ VERLAG GmbH
Mommsenstraße 27
10629 Berlin, DE
contact@hatjecantz.de
Rezensionen
