Michael Bockemühl / „Rembrandt“ / / knyga / leidykla „Taschen“

„Basic Art“ serija buvo sukurta 1985 m. ir tapo perkamiausia kada nors išleista meno knygų kolekcija. Kiekvienoje „Taschen“ leidyklos „Basic Art“ serijos knygoje pateikiama išsami chronologinė menininko gyvenimo ir kūrybos santrauka, apimanti menininko kultūrinę ir istorinę svarbą, glausta biografija ir apytiksliai 100 iliustracijų su paaiškinimais.

„Rembrandt“ - Rembrandt’s work foregrounds texture, light, and acute observation. Like sudden, startling apparitions in a shadowy street, his subjects are illuminated against deep, dark backgrounds and rendered with immense physical as well as psychological scrutiny. Whether biblical or mythological figures, powerful patrons, or fellow citizens, each subject is bestowed not only with meticulous facial features but also with the intrigue of thoughts and feelings so that even age-old narratives such as the bible story of David and Bathsheba find a new level of human drama. Rembrandt also left one of the most extensive series of self-portraits of any artist, chronicling his own face from his youth to the year of his death. Rembrandt’s rise coincided with the blossoming of the Dutch Golden Age, an era of prosperity in the Netherlands. He was encouraged by wealthy patrons, but was above all driven by a profound fascination with people. In this book, we tour some of Rembrandt’s key paintings, etchings, and drawings to introduce his techniques, inspirations, and exceptional achievements. From the Baroque Belshazzar’s Feast to the world-famous Night Watch we uncover a world of deep, rich tones, masterful draftsmanship, and a remarkable sensitivity for the human condition.