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This book offers a wide-ranging introduction to the way that art was made, valued, and viewed in northern Europe in the age of the Renaissance, from the late fourteenth to the early years of the sixteenth century. Drawing on a rich range of sources, from inventories and guild regulations to poetry and chronicles, it examines everything from panel paintings to carved altarpieces. While many little-known works are foregrounded, Susie Nash also presents new ways of viewing and understanding the more familiar, such as the paintings of Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Hans Memling, by considering the social and economic context of their creation and reception. Throughout, Nash challenges the perception that Italy was the European leader in artistic innovation at this time, demonstrating forcefully that Northern art, and particularly that of the Southern Netherlands, dominated visual culture throughout Europe in this crucial period.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this book because I was lucky enough to go on a Courtauld art course in Bruges on Northern Renaissance Art run by the author , which I thoroughly enjoyed.
This is a beautifully illustrated, detailed, in-depth study by an expert in her field.
The rather small format unfortunately means some of the images of art works are on the small side BUT there are plenty of pictures of details from these works which make up for this.
This isn't just another book on Renaissance art. It's worth buying for the huge range of sources the author has used. It is accessible not only to the academic but to any general reader interested in art.
What more can you ask for at this price?
This is a beautifully illustrated, detailed, in-depth study by an expert in her field.
The rather small format unfortunately means some of the images of art works are on the small side BUT there are plenty of pictures of details from these works which make up for this.
This isn't just another book on Renaissance art. It's worth buying for the huge range of sources the author has used. It is accessible not only to the academic but to any general reader interested in art.
What more can you ask for at this price?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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A excellent book in terms of making, locating and viewing the art of the period. A must for all art history students.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's clear from other reviews that this is a thoroughly well-researched and comprehensive study of a fascinating area, overturning the conventional view of an Italian led Renaissance - but it is also exceptionally well written and extremely readable, in contrast to far too many books in this field.
Not just aimed at the specialist art historian, this is a book to be thoroughly enjoyed by a wider audience.
Not just aimed at the specialist art historian, this is a book to be thoroughly enjoyed by a wider audience.
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Northern Renaissance is hardly an over examined period and this book is a welcome addition. Well researched, and clearly written interesting information. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Brian Westbury
Well done Amazon
This book was for my Open University degree course on The Renaissance Reconsidered (AA351).... ordered it on line at 12. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. K. J. Marrable
Northern Renaissance Art
Bought for a course I am currently studying but have found it a fascinating book which manages to mix scholarship and general interest seamlessly. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. S. L. Lee
A must
This book first published in 2008 should still be a work of reference for some years to come.
It is a rather thick volume, but the text reads really well and many pages... Read more
It is a rather thick volume, but the text reads really well and many pages... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Artsreadings
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