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The Masters Of Genre Painting: Being An Introductory Handbook T The Study Of Genre Painting (1880)

The Masters Of Genre Painting: Being An Introductory Handbook T The Study Of Genre Painting (1880)

Wedmore, Frederick

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ISBN10: 1165920239
ISBN13: 9781165920235
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Masters of Genre Painting is a book written by Frederick Wedmore in 1880. This book serves as an introductory handbook to the study of genre painting. The term genre painting refers to a category of art that depicts scenes or events from everyday life. Wedmore explores the works of various artists who are considered masters of this genre, including Dutch painters such as Vermeer, Steen, and Ter Borch, as well as French artists like Chardin and Watteau.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific artist or group of artists. Wedmore provides a brief biography of each painter and analyzes their works in detail, discussing their style, technique, and subject matter. He also provides historical context for each artist, explaining the cultural and social factors that influenced their work.The book is illustrated with black and white reproductions of the paintings discussed, allowing readers to see the details of each work as they are being analyzed. Wedmore's writing is clear and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of genre painting. Overall, The Masters of Genre Painting is a comprehensive and informative guide to this fascinating genre of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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