The Art of Describing by Svetlana Alpers

The Art of Describing by Svetlana Alpers

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Challenging the textual and iconographic approach to Dutch art which uses methods developed for understanding Italian art, the author claims that the art of 17th century Holland was rooted in a visual culture, reinforced by a new scientific emphasis. This received the Eugene M.Kayden Award in 1983.

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The Art of Describing by Svetlana Alpers

Challenging the textual and iconographic approach to Dutch art which uses methods developed for understanding Italian art, the author claims that the art of 17th century Holland was rooted in a visual culture, reinforced by a new scientific emphasis. This received the Eugene M.Kayden Award in 1983.
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ISBN 13 9780140228618
ISBN 10 0140228616
Title The Art of Describing
Author Svetlana Alpers
Series Pelican S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1989-03-30
Number of pages 304
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