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Rubens - Picturing Antiquity

by Davide Gasparotto, Jeffrey Spier, Anne T. Woolett

The first study devoted to classical art's vital creative impact on the work of the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens.

FORMAT
Hardcover
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

The first study devoted to classical art's vital creative impact on the work of the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens.

For the great Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640), the classical past afforded lifelong creative stimulus and the camaraderie of humanist friends. A formidable scholar, Rubens ingeniously transmitted the physical ideals of ancient sculptors, visualized the spectacle of imperial occasions, rendered the intricacies of mythological tales, and delineated the character of gods and heroes in his drawings, paintings, and designs for tapestries. His passion for antiquity profoundly informed every aspect of his art and life.
 
Including more than 150 color illustrations, this volume addresses the creative impact of Rubens's remarkable knowledge of the art and literature of antiquity through the consideration of key themes. The book's lively interpretive essays explore the formal and thematic relationships between ancient sources and Baroque expressions: the significance of neo-Stoic philosophy, the compositional and iconographic inspiration provided by exquisite carved gems, Rubens's study of Roman marble sculpture, and his inventive translation of ancient sources into new subjects made vivid by his dynamic painting style.
 
This volume is published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa October 21, 2020, to January 11, 2021.

Author Biography

Davide Gasparotto is senior curator of paintings at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Jeffrey Spier is Anissa and Paul John Balson II Senior Curator of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Villa. Anne T. Woollett is curator of paintings at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Review

"The mythical Gorgon Medusa petrified the flesh and blood of those who beheld her. Rubens reversed the metamorphosis. He transformed the ancient sculptures that stood at the center of his art from stone back into flesh and blood. This exhibition and its catalogue display and explain that powerful process of artistic creation, presenting it vividly and lucidly to visitors and readers alike."-Jeffrey Muller, Professor of History of Art and Architecture, Brown University ;; "Rubens's paintings speak directly to the emotions, but a real understanding of his work is only possible if we recognize that his worldview was permeated by antiquity. Not only a great introduction, this book also provides many new insights into Rubens's love and comprehensive knowledge of classical art and literature."-Friso Lammertse, Curator of 17th-Century Dutch and Flemish Painting, Rijksmuseum

Review Quote

"The mythical Gorgon Medusa petrified the flesh and blood of those who beheld her. Rubens reversed the metamorphosis. He transformed the ancient sculptures that stood at the center of his art from stone back into flesh and blood. This exhibition and its catalogue display and explain that powerful process of artistic creation, presenting it vividly and lucidly to visitors and readers alike."--Jeffrey Muller, Professor of History of Art and Architecture, Brown University

Details

ISBN1606066706
Short Title Rubens
Pages 192
Language English
ISBN-10 1606066706
ISBN-13 9781606066706
Format Hardcover
Subtitle Picturing Antiquity
Edited by Woollett, Anne T.
Year 2021
Author Anne T. Woolett
Publisher Getty Trust Publications
Place of Publication Los Angeles
Country of Publication United States
Series Getty Publications -
Publication Date 2021-10-15
UK Release Date 2021-10-15
NZ Release Date 2021-10-15
US Release Date 2021-10-15
Imprint Getty Publications
DEWEY 759.943
Audience Professional & Vocational
AU Release Date 2021-11-01

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