{"product_id":"9783791394602","title":"Van Eyck: Masters of Art","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eAdams, Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrestel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/2\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis compact volume reveals why Jan van Eyck's extraordinary realism, exquisite detail, and hidden symbolism continue to captivate viewers more than six centuries later.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking in fifteenth-century Bruges, Jan van Eyck elevated oil painting to an unprecedented level of naturalism, technical refinement, and symbolic complexity. This engaging survey opens with an introduction to his life, artistic innovations, and lasting influence before presenting thirty-five landmark works, beautifully reproduced and paired with engaging commentary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders encounter celebrated paintings including the Ghent Altarpiece, \u003ci\u003eThe Arnolfini Portrait\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMadonna in the Church\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePortrait of a Man\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Dresden Triptych, discovering how Van Eyck combined brilliant color, subtle effects of light, and precise observation to create astonishing illusions of reality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew artists reward close looking more richly—every shimmering jewel, embroidered robe, polished metal surface, and lifelike expression reflects his unrivaled command of texture and color, while carefully placed objects and gestures reveal layers of religious meaning and personal symbolism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA concise overview of one of the most important artists of the 15th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a short introduction, illustrated biography and thirty-five defining works of art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines exceptional reproductions with engaging, informative text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ideal, portable companion for newcomers, museumgoers, and admirers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful, accessible introduction which makes the achievements of this Renaissance master easy to enjoy at home, while traveling, or in the gallery. \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Prestel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986608304383,"sku":"9783791394602","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9783791394602","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}