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Bruegel
Bruegel
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Pieter Bruegel the Elder was a Flemish painter known for his beautiful, evocative landscapes and religious subjects, depicting peasant experience and folk culture. His works, such as The Triumph of Death and The Tower of Babel, are still influential today. This book brings together a range of his subjects to introduce his powerful compositions.
Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH
The renowned Flemish artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder, born around 1526 or 1531 and passing away in 1569, left an indelible mark on the history of art through his remarkable creativity as a painter and draftsman. His artistic contributions were truly extraordinary, as he achieved fame by creating beautiful and evocative landscapes as well as religious subjects that were notable for their use of vernacular language and their attention to everyday, contemporary life.
Bruegel's artistic journey took him deep into rural or small-town communities, where he immersed himself in the lives of the peasants. His portrayal of peasant experience and folk culture was particularly noteworthy, earning him the nickname "Peasant Bruegel." Whether he depicted hunters shivering in the snow or a lively country fair, Bruegel elevated the farming, festivals, gatherings, and games of peasant culture to the realm of high art. His religious and moral subjects, such as "The Triumph of Death" and "The Tower of Babel," continue to be awe-inspiring and influential today, inspiring contemporary culture in various forms.
From the corn harvest to the conversion of Saul, from quaint wedding processions to Christ's road to Calvary, this book brings together a diverse range of Bruegel's subjects to introduce his powerful compositions of both biblical and earthly tableaux. Through his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of human experiences, Bruegel's art remains a testament to his remarkable talent and the enduring impact he had on the world of art.
Weight: 560g
Dimension: 251 x 216 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836553063
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