Erscheint: September 2026
Buch (Softcover): Fachbuch
Poussin
Verlag:
Hermann Press Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35742710
EAN: 9798900080314
Erscheint: September 2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 23.10
Beschreibung
Explore the ordered and intellectually rich world of Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), the French painter whose carefully constructed histories, mythologies, and biblical scenes became models of classical art. This pocket guide follows Poussin's career in Rome and reveals what to look for in his balanced compositions, expressive gestures, controlled color, architectural settings, and carefully staged narratives. Discover how his study of antiquity, philosophy, poetry, and Renaissance art shaped paintings designed to reward sustained and thoughtful viewing. Biographical insights, engaging anecdotes, a personal portrait, and selected quotations illuminate the disciplined mind behind his work. A close examination of one major masterpiece demonstrates how Poussin organized figures, landscape, and emotion into a unified visual argument. With more than 65 full-color reproductions, this compact guide offers an accessible introduction to an artist whose influence extended from the French Academy to Cézanne and beyond.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Glenn Mathes
- Nicolas Poussin
- Arthur Cohen
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 80