Add this copy of The Visible World, Samuel Van Hoogstraten's Art Theory to cart. $280.00, like new condition, Sold by JWMah rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Amsterdam University Press.
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Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" (NETH) Presumed 1st edition. No markings, Fine. Wraps with flaps, 475pp, index, 140 colour and monochrome illus. This book was awarded the Jan van Gelder Prize in 2009. This book about the writings of the painter-poet Samuel van Hoogstraten, one of Rembrandt's pupils, examines a wide variety of themes from painting practice and theory from the Dutch Golden Age. It addresses the contested issue of ‘Dutch realism' and its hidden symbolism, as well as Rembrandt's concern with representing emotions in order to involve the spectator. Diverse aspects of imitation and illusion come to the fore, such as the theory behind sketchy or ‘rough' brushwork and the active role played by the viewer's imagination. Taking as its starting point discussions in Rembrandt's studio, this unique study provides an ambitious overview of Dutch artists' ideas on painting. A heavy book. (3.9 JM HOJ 301/1.
