Woodland Imagery in Northern Art, c. 1500 - 1800: Poetry and Ecology

Woodland Imagery in Northern Art explores the poetics of woodlands in the work of great masters, highlighting lyrical naturalism as a conceptual bridge between poetry and the natural world. It encourages the return of woodlands to their rightful place in people's minds and homes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd

Woodland imagery in Northern art serves as a captivating bridge between the rich tapestry of Western painting and the vibrant landscapes of Northern Europe. From the meticulous studies of verdant trees by Albrecht Dürer to the works of numerous other Northern European artists who have captured the essence of vegetation in their creations, this artistic tradition weaves a profound connection with the natural world. However, these remarkable instances of scenic beauty in the visual arts have often been overlooked in the annals of art history.

Prosperetti, a captivating collection of essays, delves into the poetics of woodlands in the works of renowned masters, including Claude Lorrain, Jan van Eyck, Jacob van Ruisdael, Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt, and Leonardo da Vinci, among many others. Through an insightful examination of aesthetics and eco-poetics, this book sheds light on the concept of lyrical naturalism as a conceptual bridge that harmoniously unites the power of poetry with the captivating allure of the natural world. Written in an engaging and visually stunning manner, Woodland Imagery in Northern Art passionately advocates for the restoration of woodlands to their rightful place in the hearts and minds of people, as well as in their immediate surroundings.

Weight: 856g
Dimension: 200 x 335 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848224940