Peter Paul Rubens

By Hope Rea

Book Overview

Peter Paul Rubens is a biography written by Hope Rea that explores the life and works of the famous Flemish Baroque painter. The book delves into Rubens' early life, his training as an artist, and his rise to fame as a court painter in Europe. Rea provides a detailed analysis of Rubens' art, including his use of color, composition, and style. The book also examines Rubens' personal life, including his marriages and relationships with other artists and patrons. Throughout the book, Rea contextualizes Rubens' work within the cultural and historical context of the seventeenth century, exploring the impact of religion, politics, and social norms on his art. Overall, Peter Paul Rubens is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a deep understanding of one of the most influential artists of the Baroque era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163599549
• ISBN13: 9781163599549
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"