Kerber, Peter Bjorn
Eyewitness Views
- ISBN 13:
- 9781606065259
- author:
- Kerber, Peter Bjorn
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- J. Paul Getty Museum
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 262mm X 283mm
- Genre:
- 28.45 x 26.16 x 2.54 centimetres, Arts & Photography, Art, Collections & Exhibitions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eyewitness Views: Making History in Eighteenth-Century Europe By Peter Björn Kerber A lavishly illustrated study of view paintings from this period, which reveal significant events through the eyes of renowned artists. These paintings are imbued with drama and atmosphere, and were often commissioned by rulers, princes, and ambassadors as records of important events. The book provides a comprehensive examination of these paintings, alongside the historical events they depict, to reconstruct their meaning and context for both artists and patrons. This study offers new insights into the world of view painting and will be an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. With meticulous research and vibrant illustrations, Eyewitness Views sheds light on a fascinating aspect of art history, revealing the extraordinary artistic quality and historical interest of these often-overlooked paintings.
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