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The high art of Low Countries (2): Boom and Bust

The Low Countries – the Netherlands and Belgium became the most powerful nation of the world during their war of independence (1568-1648). The Golden Age that followed created an ideal atmosphere for artist to explore the boundaries of their profession. With an upcoming middle class there was growing market for... Read full history →
11 June 2013 by Jan Huisman in Art, Documentary, Early Modern / No Comments
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The power of art (5): Turner

J.M.W. Turner, born in 1775, attended the Royal Academy aged 14 and grew out to one of Britain’s most celebrated artist. He is still considered a controversial figure. Wellknown as a landscape artist, there was another Turner, as Schama puts it: ‘extreme Turner, the cockney poet just short of madness,... Read full history →
12 April 2013 by Jan Huisman in Art, Biography, Documentary, Early Modern / No Comments
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The power of art (4): David

Jacques-Louis David, born in Paris in 1748, is considered to be the most influential Neoclassical painter of his time. As his father was shot as he was 7 years old, he was raised by his uncles. Even at an early age he aspired to be a painter. Luckily for David... Read full history →
12 April 2013 by Jan Huisman in Art, Biography, Documentary, Early Modern / No Comments
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The power of art (2): Bernini

The exceptional talent of Bernini was easy to recognize, even at an early age. Born in the southern and tumultuous city Naples, he went on to dominate the world of art of 17th century Rome. His exploits were multifaceted. He designed church interiors and exteriors, made sculptures, was a painter,... Read full history →
12 April 2013 by Jan Huisman in Art, Biography, Documentary, Early Modern / No Comments
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