Rembrandt

By Elizabeth A. Sharp

Book Overview

""Rembrandt"" by Elizabeth A. Sharp is a comprehensive book that delves into the life and works of the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn. The book starts with a detailed introduction to Rembrandt's early life, his education, and his artistic influences. It then goes on to explore his development as an artist, his unique style, and his major works.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Rembrandt's life and work, including his early years in Leiden, his move to Amsterdam, and his later years. Each chapter provides a thorough analysis of Rembrandt's paintings, drawings, and etchings, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they were created.The author also examines the critical reception of Rembrandt's work over time, from his initial success to his later years when he fell out of favor with the art establishment. The book concludes with an exploration of Rembrandt's lasting legacy and influence on subsequent generations of artists.Overall, ""Rembrandt"" by Elizabeth A. Sharp is an engaging and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most important artists in Western art history. It is suitable for both art enthusiasts and scholars, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Rembrandt van Rijn.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163089494
• ISBN13: 9781163089491
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"