Das Bild als Gesprachsprogramm: Selbstreflexive Malerei und ihr kommunikativer Gebrauch in der Fruhen Neuzeit

Die Frühneuzeit war eine Zeit der kommunikativen Kunst, bei der Werke durch Sprachkunst übersetzt und kommentiert wurden. Künstler nutzten rekursive und selbstreflexive Verfahren, rätselhafte Bildelemente und Infragestellen des traditionellen Kunstbegriffs, um das Gespräch über ihr Werk und die Künste anzuregen.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2021
Publisher: De Gruyter

The present publication delves into the realm of early modern painting, focusing on its communicative purpose. In contrast to the modern era, the early modern period embraced the ideal of a socially engaging art reception, where artworks were interpreted and analyzed through conversational rhetoric. Wolfgang Brassat, in his examination of selected examples from the Quattrocento to the French and English art of the 18th century, explores how artists such as Raphael, through recursive and self-reflexive techniques, incorporated enigmatic and multivalent visual elements, challenged established representation conventions, and subverted the traditional concept of art.

Brassat's analysis highlights the transformative power of art in shaping cultural discourse and challenging established norms. Through his exploration of various artistic approaches, he demonstrates how artists have used their works to initiate conversations about their own creations and the broader realm of art. This study contributes to our understanding of the dynamic relationship between art and society during the early modern period, shedding light on the ways in which painting played a crucial role in facilitating cultural exchange and promoting intellectual growth.

Weight: 1796g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110726176