painting, dutch

Provides information about the life and times of seventeenth-century Dutch artist Rembrandt, discussing different periods of his life, and looking at his work as a painter, teacher, and etcher.

Presents fifty-four annotated plates of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings--commenting on the pieces' history and context--along with biographical text.

Presents a brief overview of the life and work of this seventeenth-century Dutch painter, describing and giving examples of his work.

A guide to understanding Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, looking at what little is known about his life, providing background on the times in which he lived, and discussing the influences on his art. Includes over fifty-five illustrations.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch, discussing how he became rich selling his paintings, how he used grotesque symbols to tell Bible stories, and how he became the forerunner of the twentieth-century Surrealists.

Explores such art topics as style, composition, color, and subject matter as they relate to twelve works by Van Gogh.

Examines the life and art of nineteenth-century Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, discussing his early years, his decision to become a painter, his struggles with mental illness, and the belated recognition of his work.

Looks at the life and work of nineteenth-century painter Vincent van Gogh, providing information on his early years, his artistic style,and how his work became popular decades after his death. Presented in simple text with illustrations.