The Mirror of the Artist: Northern Renaissance Art in Its Historical Context (Abrams Perspectives)

Craig Harbison

ISBN 10: 0810927284 / ISBN 13: 9780810927285

Published by NY: Abrams, 1995

Seller Inventory # 0810927284-4-35446826

Synopsis:

In this series accomplished authors accurately cover a range of subjects using up-to-date methodologies and impressive visual formats. This is the first book to present a broad overview of the art of the Renaissance from Northern Europe within its historical context. KEY TOPICS: It includes well known works and artists as well as a diverse selection of novel and intriguing images. It discusses issues and ideas of interest today, such as the status of women, elite vs. popular inspiration, and art as an instrument of propaganda, among others and provides comprehensive coverage of the Netherlands, Germany, and France in the 15th and 16th centuries.

From the Publisher: Discussion of major political entities; Burgundian court, Holy Roman Empire, French and English monarchies, German cities and duchies; their relative power and prestige over time, their particularly make-up and artistic concern; the importance of ephemeral art in aristocratic circles. Also includes discussion of social and economic developments over two centuries; the position of the Catholic church and general characteristics and evaluation of intellectual life in 15th and 16th centuries. ÿ

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Mirror of the Artist: Northern ...
Publisher: NY: Abrams
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: paperback
Condition: Fair