Rembrandt's themes : life into art
(Book)
Author
Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2014].
ISBN
9780300201536 (hardback), 0300201532 (hardback)
Physical Desc
xv, 307 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Lasell University - Main | 759.9 R28yv | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2014].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780300201536 (hardback), 0300201532 (hardback)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-288) and index.
Description
"Rembrandt van Rjin (1606-1669) was among the few celebrated old masters who enjoyed considerable freedom in his choice of subject matter. Living and working in the Protestant Netherlands, he painted largely for private patrons and the open market, selecting his own subjects in the hope of finding buyers. Although he depicted biblical, historical, and mythological themes in emulation of the great artists of the past, his subjects often focus on fundamental human experiences and emotions that transcend their literary sources. Even when working within the confines of specific commissions, Rembrandt managed to imbue his paintings with deeper, personal meanings. These works reveal the artist's profound humanity and at times reflect the circumstances of his life. This illuminating study explores some of the central themes of Rembrandt's paintings, drawings, and etchings: grand - love, sin, repentance and forgiveness, adultery, fatherhood, and the conflict between the generations - as well as mundane and idiosyncratic. It demonstrates how Rembrandt's subjects can offer new revelations about this complex artist. "--,Provided by publisher.
Description
Loading Description...
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Verdi, R. (2014). Rembrandt's themes: life into art . Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Verdi, Richard. 2014. Rembrandt's Themes: Life Into Art. Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Verdi, Richard. Rembrandt's Themes: Life Into Art Yale University Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Verdi, Richard. Rembrandt's Themes: Life Into Art Yale University Press, 2014.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.