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Book Synopsis: The life and times of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1526/30–1569) were marked by stark cultural conflict. He witnessed religious wars, the Duke of Alba’s brutal rule as governor of the Netherlands, and the palpable effects of the Inquisition. To this day, the Flemish artist remains shrouded in mystery. We know neither where nor exactly when he was born. But while early scholarship emphasized the vernacular character of his painting and graphic work, modern research has attached greater importance to its humanistic content.
Starting out as a print designer for publisher Hieronymus Cock, Bruegel produced numerous print series that were distributed throughout Europe. These depicted vices and virtues alongside jolly peasant festivals and sweeping landscape panoramas. He would eventually increasingly turn to painting, working for the cultural elite of Antwerp and Brussels.
This monograph is a testament to Bruegel’s evolution as an artist, one who bravely confronted the issues of his day all the while proposing new inventions and solutions. Rather than idealizing reality, he addressed the horrors of religious warfare and took a critical stand against the institution of the Church. To this end, he developed his own pictorial language of dissidence, lacing innocuous everyday scenes with subliminal statements in order to escape repercussions.
This collection captures all the breadth and splendid detail of Bruegel’s oeuvre like never before, and gathers all 40 paintings, 65 drawings, and 89 engravings in pristine reproductions–each piece a unique witness to both the religious mores and the close-knit folk culture of Bruegel’s time.
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Experience the captivating world of Pieter Bruegel the Elder with Bruegel: The Complete Works Book. Delve into the life and times of this enigmatic artist who witnessed and depicted the stark cultural conflicts of his era. From religious wars to the brutal rule of the Duke of Alba, Bruegel's art reflects the palpable effects of the Inquisition. With modern research highlighting the humanistic content of his work, this monograph unveils Bruegel's evolution as an artist.
Discover Bruegel's journey from being a print designer to a renowned painter. His print series, widely distributed across Europe, depicted vices, virtues, peasant festivals, and breathtaking landscape panoramas. As Bruegel transitioned to painting, his works attracted the cultural elite of Antwerp and Brussels, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.
Unlike artists who idealize reality, Bruegel fearlessly confronted the horrors of religious warfare and critiqued the institution of the Church. Through his unique pictorial language of dissidence, he artfully wove subliminal statements into seemingly innocuous everyday scenes, allowing him to express his views and escape repercussions.
Bruegel: The Complete Works Book is the ultimate collection, offering a comprehensive view of the artist's oeuvre. With pristine reproductions of all 40 paintings, 65 drawings, and 89 engravings, this monograph allows you to immerse yourself in the religious mores and close-knit folk culture of Bruegel's time. Each piece is a testament to Bruegel's unmatched talent and his ability to capture the essence of his era.
Uncover the mysteries of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's art and embrace the rich legacy he left behind. Embrace Bruegel: The Complete Works Book today and embark on a journey through the captivating world of this remarkable artist. Get your copy now!
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