Walter Bosing
Bosch
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836559867
- author:
- Walter Bosing
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- TASCHEN GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 26.2 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, History of Art & Architecture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch remain some of the most enduring enigmas of the art world. Their intricate, allegorical, and often startling content has captivated a wide range of audiences, from art historians to fashion designers and punk rockers. This book provides a concise introduction to Bosch's pictorial world, tying together the elusive threads of his oeuvre to reveal a haunting and enthralling world of art. Bosch's artistic language combines religious humility with a razor-sharp wit, often playing off pictorial versions of contemporary proverbs or figures of speech. His style is rooted in the Old Netherlandish tradition, yet he developed a highly subjective and richly suggestive approach to render both the celestial bliss of heaven and the grotesque tortures of hell. This book offers a unique insight into the artistic language and vision of one of the most fascinating artists of the Renaissance. With 96 pages of high-quality illustrations, this book is an ideal introduction to Bosch's work for anyone interested in art, history, or the cultural significance of his paintings.
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