A recommended commentary to learn about the historical background and history of Vermeer and the Dutch Golden Age!
This time we would like to introduce "Reading with Kyoko Nakano: Vermeer and the Dutch Golden Age" by Kyoko Nakano, published by Bungeishunju in 2022.
Let's take a quick look at the book.
Seventeenth-century Europe during the era of absolute monarchy. The Netherlands, without a king, became a great power through economic power. It led the world in maritime trade, military affairs, science and technology, and culture and art flourished.
In the Netherlands, where Vermeer lived in the 17th century, paintings that in other countries were the property of royalty, nobility, and churches were commonly displayed on the walls of ordinary people's homes.
Two centuries before the French Impressionists, art for the common people was being created.Vermeer and Heiden's landscape paintings show the joyful life of the citizens.
Rembrandt, Hals' group portrait of vigilante pride and affluence,
Reusdahl's windmill painting is the pioneering spirit of the Dutch,
Bakhuizen's painting of sailing ships conveys the prosperity and economic prosperity of the East India Company.
Jan Bruegel II portrays a surprising side of the tulip bubble craze,
You can even hear people's joyful singing from the cheerful family that Steen portrays.Vermeer lived in such an exuberant "miraculous age.
What people were passionate about, what they fought against, and how richly they lived their lives - 15 themes emerge in three dimensions.A new series of "Masterpieces x Western History" by Kyoko Nakano, author of "Scary Pictures" is born!
40 paintings in full color.
Includes paintings before and after the restoration of "Woman Reading a Letter at a Window," which is currently on display at the "Vermeer and 17th Century Dutch Paintings from the National Museum of Classical Art, Dresden" in Japan in 2022 (chapter "Letters").
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This book will double your enjoyment of art exhibitions!
As noted at the end of this commentary, as of May 2022, "Vermeer and 17th Century Dutch Paintings from the Collection of the National Museum of Classical Paintings Dresden" is being held in Sapporo.
Vermeer's early masterpiece "Woman Reading a Letter at a Window". The restoration of the painting has revealed Cupid in the background, which had been painted over, restoring the painting to its original appearance. This exhibition is the first time that Vermeer's masterpiece has been exhibited outside of its collection at the National Palace Museum in Dresden, and the first time that it has been exhibited in the world. This is the first time in the world that the work has been exhibited outside of the museum's collection, and Hokkaido is the second domestic venue for the exhibition after Tokyo. In addition, approximately 70 masterpieces representing the 17th century Netherlands, which is the pride of the museum, will be exhibited.
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It was the first time in the world that the exhibition was open to the public outside of the museum's collection! I had no choice but to visit this exhibition.
And it was this book, "Reading with Kyoko Nakano: Vermeer and the Dutch Golden Age," that was sold at the store.
At first glance, I was intrigued and thought, "This book looks interesting.
This is because Kyoko Nakano is the author of many popular works, including the "Scary Picture Series," and she also painted Mendelssohn in this blog.The Secret Loves of Artists: Mendelssohn, Andersen and Their Times.The work is called.
I have already experienced how interesting Kyoko Nakano's books are. This book must be interesting too..!
It was with this in mind that I picked up this book.
And I love the obi on this book.
History and Humanity Rise from the Paintings."
It is an attempt to bring to light the history of the Netherlands at that time and the lives of the people living there through Vermeer's paintings.
That will be this book. This is interesting!
As you can see in the table of contents here, the book looks at Vermeer's life from a variety of perspectives.
And it is also unique in that it references not only Vermeer's paintings, but also paintings by other artists.
It is also nice to be able to compare the characteristics of each artist. After all, there are things that can only be seen by comparing them.
And above all, Kyoko Nakano's narration. She is indeed a master of her craft! It is just so interesting! In addition to the explanations of the pictures, the background of the period and the events of the time are told, and it was so interesting that I finished reading it in no time at all. This is a wonderful book. It is also very easy to read.
I highly recommend this work! It is a great introduction to Vermeer. I highly recommend you to pick up a copy.
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