Jan van Eyck
Borchert, Till2008
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A detailed chronological summary of Jan van Eyck's life and work, covering the cultural and historical importance of the artist. Renaissance realist
The Arnolfini Portrait, depicting the wedding of a young couple, is one of the most famous paintings of the Early Renaissance. With its unprecedented precision and masterful use of color (down to the most minute details reflected in the background mirror), the painting is a testament to the mastery of Flemish painter Jan van Eyck (c. 1390-1441), leader of the Early Netherland School. Though he cannot be credited, as many have claimed, as the inventor of oil painting, his use of the medium was highly innovative, allowing for great intensity and depth of color. Often imitated but never equaled, van Eyck left an indelible impression on Renaissance art and paved the way for future realist painters.
About the Series:
Each book in TASCHENs Basic Art series features:
a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance
a concise biography
approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
Main title:
Jan van Eyck / Till-Holger Borchert.
Imprint:
Hong Kong ; London : Taschen, c2008.
Collation:
96 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
Variant title:
Cover title: Van Eyck
Notes:
Cover title: Van Eyck.Includes bibliographical references (p. 96).Translated from the German.
ISBN:
9783822856871 (pbk)
Dewey class:
759.9492759
LC class:
ND653
Language:
EnglishGerman
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BRN:
2733623