Synopses & Reviews
Famed for his focused observation of nature, Flemish painter Jan van Eyck (c. 1395and#150;1441) studied fauna and flora in their natural environment and under carefully chosen lighting conditions, and then achieved a breathtaking and convincing realism in his paintings. Each panel is a collection of minuscule details rendered with superb clarity from foreground to backgroundand#151;or at least that is the impression at first glance. As this book reveals, that is precisely where Van Eyckand#8217;s exceptional talent lay: He understood that the human brain is able to supplement visual perception where necessary. Here, details from Van Eyckand#8217;s paintings are organized by such themes as nature, architecture, daily life, fabrics, glass, jewelry and mirrors, and portraits. Opening with a biographical note and an essay on the technique of oil painting on panel, the authors explain the significance of the individual details and how Van Eyck achieved his innovative artistic results.and#160; With a preface by contemporary painter Luc Tuymans, this book is an unprecedented look at the work of a popular master.
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Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525and#8211; 1569), known for his beautiful landscapes and peasant scenes, is among the most popular artists in the history of Netherlandish painting. Reproducing all of Bruegeland#8217;s best-known paintings, drawings, and prints, this book reveals them as never before, in stunning large close-up details that showcase his mastery. Organized by his major themesand#8212;landscapes, daily life, biblical subjects, and festive celebrationsand#8212;it offers astonishing views of popular works of art such as
Hunters in the Snow,
Peasant Wedding, and
The Tower of Babel. The printings and drawings section includes his series on Sins and Virtues. Breugel expert Manfred Sellink reveals how Bruegel introduced new subject matter into fine art and examines his use of landscape, perhaps the artistand#8217;s greatest innovation.
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Hieronymus Bosch (1450andndash;1516) is one of the most famous artists in the history of Netherlandish painting, if not the world. This new book explores his best-known paintings and drawings, revealing them as never before in amazing full-page close-up details. Organized by characteristic themes in Boschandrsquo;s work, such as faces, heaven and hell, the four elements, landscapes, and creatures both fantastic and monstrous, it offers exceptional views of masterpieces including
The Garden of Earthly Delights,
The Haywain Triptych,
The Temptation ofSt. Anthony, and
The Seven Deadly Sins. Till-Holger Borchert, an expert on Netherlandish art, guides readers through the painterandrsquo;s work in clear and accessible language and from less-familiar and surprising angles.
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Bosch in Detail is the latest in the successful series that began with Van Eyck in Detail and Bruegel in Detail.
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About the Author
Till-Holger Borchert is director of Musea Brugge, which comprises the museums and historic sites of Bruges, Belgium. A German-born art historian and specialist in Netherlandish art of the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, he has curated a number of major exhibitions, including Memlingandrsquo;s Portraits, which traveled from Bruges to the Frick Collection, New York, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid. He is the author of
Van Eyck in Detail, also published by Abrams.
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