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European Art of the Seventeenth Century
Rosa Giorgi
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Description for European Art of the Seventeenth Century
Paperback. The seventeenth century was the beginning of a new era of commercialism, in which artists increasingly catered to affluent collectors. This title highlights the most important artists, works, concepts, and theories of the period, accompanied by 400 full-colour illustrations. Series: Art Through the Centuries. Num Pages: 384 pages, 400 full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; ACQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 143 x 25. Weight in Grams: 712.
The seventeenth century was an era of absolute monarchs, the Habsburgs of Spain and Louis XIV of France, whose patronage of the arts helped furnish their opulent palaces. But it was also the beginning of a new era of commercialism, in which artists increasingly catered to affluent collectors.The Baroque, with its roots in classicism but with a new emphasis on emotionalism and naturalism, was the leading style of the period. Masters of the era included Caravaggio, whose innovations in the use of light and shadow were an influence to many - notably Rembrandt; the sculptor, painter, and architect Bernini with ... Read more
The seventeenth century was an era of absolute monarchs, the Habsburgs of Spain and Louis XIV of France, whose patronage of the arts helped furnish their opulent palaces. But it was also the beginning of a new era of commercialism, in which artists increasingly catered to affluent collectors.The Baroque, with its roots in classicism but with a new emphasis on emotionalism and naturalism, was the leading style of the period. Masters of the era included Caravaggio, whose innovations in the use of light and shadow were an influence to many - notably Rembrandt; the sculptor, painter, and architect Bernini with ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Series
Art Through the Centuries
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Santa Monica CA, United States
ISBN
9780892369348
SKU
V9780892369348
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About Rosa Giorgi
Rosa Giorgi is a highly respected art historian who specialises in iconography and seventeenth century art.
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