- Paperback: 355 pages
- Publisher: University of California Press; 1st Paperback Edition. edition (1 Sep 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0520226682
- ISBN-13: 978-0520226685
- Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 23.6 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,095,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I absolutely adore everything about this book - its heavy square shape and size, the publishers' attention to detail (there is a very interesting piece about x-raying paintings printed on the reverse of the jacket sleeve!), the profuse amount of colour illustrations (which explain's the price!), and the written content which is some of the most informed AND informative art writing i've ever read - practical, non-alienating, surprising revelations about the working methods, all add up to a most delightful study of one of the most enigmatic human beings to have ever picked up a brush.
The uses and relevance of the sketchbook, Rembrandts' Colour Management, the developement of Rembrandts' style in his later years and an in-depth analyses of his working technique using scientific analysis and primary sources are four outstanding chapters that report history as well as influencing any future understanding of the man, the works and painting itself. This is, amongst other things, a book concerned with explaining some of the long lost mysteries of painting, using a master who was well versed in the ancient methods and materials but who was also author to some new ones. A book truly worthy of it's subject.
The uses and relevance of the sketchbook, Rembrandts' Colour Management, the developement of Rembrandts' style in his later years and an in-depth analyses of his working technique using scientific analysis and primary sources are four outstanding chapters that report history as well as influencing any future understanding of the man, the works and painting itself. This is, amongst other things, a book concerned with explaining some of the long lost mysteries of painting, using a master who was well versed in the ancient methods and materials but who was also author to some new ones. A book truly worthy of it's subject.
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48 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Clear, detailed look into the painting methods of Rembrandt
5 Aug 1998
Format:Hardcover
Clear, open-minded, intelligent, detailed, and written with expert knowledge and love of the subject. Figures are high quality, very relevant, and informative.
Wetering writes as a scientist with an artist's eye.
Fascinating discussions of Rembrandt's use of underpainting and subsequent background to foreground painting method, the ingredients of his painting medium (no resin!), the effect of yellowing in the protective varnish layer, and other fundamental aspects of Rembrandt's art.
Read for the latest scientific insight's into Rembrandt's working methods and for greater appreciation of Rembrandt's abilities and works.
41 of 47 people found the following review helpful
The best monograph on Rembrandt ever printed
28 Feb 2001
Format:Hardcover
Rembrandt is perhaps the greatest painter in the history of the western cannon and this is the finest book on his work ever printed. The abundance of detailed enlargements -which really make an art book great and which are all too often lacking- are the next best thing to being in front of the paintings. They show Rembrandt for the enormous genius he was, both synthesizing the techniques that came before him as well as creating methods of application which to this day remain an enigma and elusive mystery. Rembrandt, a great draughtsman and technician, was also an outrageous innovator. The details in this book show sections of paintings that would make any abstracts expressionist's head spin. The scholarship of the text, clearly a lobour of love and lifetime devotion, are as worthy as scholarsip can be of art this magnificent.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Excellent
19 Nov 2006
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This book is probably the best study of an individual artist's techniques I've yet to come across. If you have any interest in Rembrandt, whether it be as a art historian, artist or fan of the artist, this book should be an essential component of your library. The book details the results of extensive studies by the author and colleagues on the various techniques adopted by Rembrandt. The opening paragraphs provide background on the life of Rembrandt, the materials available to him, and the state of the art environment in which he worked.
This is followed by extensive studies of the techniques he used. Analytical methods such as xray, paint & varnish composition, microscopy, review of the canvas and wood supports etc. help the author to determine "Is every "Rembrandt" a Rembrandt?". The techniques used by Rembrandt as he tries to create various effects within the limitations of the paints etc he used, forms the foundation of the book. For any artists wanting to paint in the style of Rembrandt I can't imagine any book providing the degree of detail that is provided here.
The quality of the images are first class, majority in colour. The paper quality is also first rate. My only complaint is that the images are not numbered individually. You have to read the accompanying text to determine which image is which and where they are located on the page. I assume this was the result of printing considerations.
A first class book. And essential for anyone interested in Rembrandt and/or Dutch painting in the 1600's. 100% Recommended.
This is followed by extensive studies of the techniques he used. Analytical methods such as xray, paint & varnish composition, microscopy, review of the canvas and wood supports etc. help the author to determine "Is every "Rembrandt" a Rembrandt?". The techniques used by Rembrandt as he tries to create various effects within the limitations of the paints etc he used, forms the foundation of the book. For any artists wanting to paint in the style of Rembrandt I can't imagine any book providing the degree of detail that is provided here.
The quality of the images are first class, majority in colour. The paper quality is also first rate. My only complaint is that the images are not numbered individually. You have to read the accompanying text to determine which image is which and where they are located on the page. I assume this was the result of printing considerations.
A first class book. And essential for anyone interested in Rembrandt and/or Dutch painting in the 1600's. 100% Recommended.
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