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Discover the profound exploration of human nature through the eyes of one of the Northern Renaissance's greatest artists, Pieter Bruegel. In this beautifully illustrated book, 'Pieter Bruegel and the Idea of Human Nature', delve into the intricate tapestry of Bruegel’s work that captures the essence of 16th-century Flemish life, characterized by its remarkable detail. This extensive account not only highlights Bruegel’s artistic prowess but also invites readers to reflect on humanity's labors, pleasures, and inherent follies. Explore compelling themes of ambition, absurdity, and the complexity of self-identity as mirrored in Bruegel's iconic landscapes, peasant scenes, and biblical depictions. With a critical lens akin to the humanist philosophy of Erasmus, this volume encourages readers to engage in thoughtful discourse regarding the condition of mankind. Ideal for art enthusiasts, historians, and philosophy buffs alike, this book offers a unique perspective on the significance of human nature through art. Available in mint condition and published by Reaktion Books in 2022, this essential read is a must-have for anyone captivated by the Renaissance period and Flemish painting. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789146752
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
A fresh account of the life, ideas, and art of the beloved Northern Renaissance master.
In sixteenth-century Northern Europe, during a time of increasing religious and political conflict, Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel explored how people perceived human nature. Bruegel turned his critical eye and peerless paintbrush to mankind’s labors and pleasures, its foibles and rituals of daily life, portraying landscapes, peasant life, and biblical scenes in startling detail. Much like the great humanist scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam, Bruegel questioned how well we really know ourselves and also how we know, or visually read, others. His work often represented mankind’s ignorance and insignificance, emphasising the futility of ambition and the absurdity of pride.
This superbly illustrated volume examines how Bruegel’s art and ideas enabled people to ponder what it meant to be human. Published to coincide with the four-hundred-fiftieth anniversary of Bruegel’s death, it will appeal to all those interested in art and philosophy, the Renaissance, and Flemish painting.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789146752
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
A fresh account of the life, ideas, and art of the beloved Northern Renaissance master.
In sixteenth-century Northern Europe, during a time of increasing religious and political conflict, Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel explored how people perceived human nature. Bruegel turned his critical eye and peerless paintbrush to mankind’s labors and pleasures, its foibles and rituals of daily life, portraying landscapes, peasant life, and biblical scenes in startling detail. Much like the great humanist scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam, Bruegel questioned how well we really know ourselves and also how we know, or visually read, others. His work often represented mankind’s ignorance and insignificance, emphasising the futility of ambition and the absurdity of pride.
This superbly illustrated volume examines how Bruegel’s art and ideas enabled people to ponder what it meant to be human. Published to coincide with the four-hundred-fiftieth anniversary of Bruegel’s death, it will appeal to all those interested in art and philosophy, the Renaissance, and Flemish painting.