This text aims to provide an accessible approach to the Northern art tradition of the 15th and 16th centuries. Questions of realism and symbolism lead to new readings of a range of religious and allegorical images and portraits, seen in the context of the controversies of the time.
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Craig Harbison is Professor Emeritus of art history at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is the author of Jan van Eyck, The Play of Realism.
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Seller: Broadleigh Books, Gillingham, DOR, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardback book (very good) in dust jacket (very good). The pages are unmarked, in very good condition and tightly bound. Boards still square at all corners. Minor handling wear on the jacket which has no chips or tears and is not price clipped. Mailed the same or next working day in a cardboard book wrap. Seller Inventory # 456.26
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Seller: The Pagan Hare, Tetbury, GLOS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., London, 1995. Hardcover, First edition, first impression. Everyman Art Library. Waxed green cloth. Gilt lettering to spine. Illustrated throughout in colour and in black and white. Dustjacket. Top edges lightly foxed. A near fine copy in a near fine dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 6531
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Everyman art library. Physical description; 176 pages : illustrations (some colour), map ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-172) and index. Contents; Introduction : The self-conscious pragmatic artist Realism Physical production and original location Religious behaviour and ideals Artistic specialities and social developments Conclusion : Italy and the North. Subjects; Art, Renaissance Europe, Northern. Art, European 15th-16th centuries. Painting 15th-16th centuries Europe, Northern. Sculpture 15th-16th centuries Europe, Northern. Realism in art. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 476098
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This text aims to provide an accessible approach to the Northern art tradition of the 15th and 16th centuries. Questions of realism and symbolism lead to new readings of a range of religious and allegorical images and portraits, seen in the context of the controversies of the time. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006801376
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Everyman art library. Physical description; 176 pages : illustrations (some colour), map ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-172) and index. Contents; Introduction : The self-conscious pragmatic artist Realism Physical production and original location Religious behaviour and ideals Artistic specialities and social developments Conclusion : Italy and the North. Subjects; Art, Renaissance Europe, Northern. Art, European 15th-16th centuries. Painting 15th-16th centuries Europe, Northern. Sculpture 15th-16th centuries Europe, Northern. Realism in art. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 476098
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0297835122.G
Seller: Widney Manor Books, Solihull, MIDLA, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Book is in very good condition, no dust jacket. 176pp with colour illustrations. Seller Inventory # 015443
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Seller: Widney Manor Books, Solihull, MIDLA, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Book is in fine condition. 176pp with colour illustrations. Seller Inventory # 009936
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