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Painters and Communities in Seventeenth-Century Brussels

Painters and Communities in Seventeenth-Century Brussels A Social History of Art

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Publisher's Synopsis

Innovative exploration of the Brussels Baroque and the social dimensions of art production.

In seventeenth-century Brussels, the careers of painters were shaped not only by their artistic talents but also by the communities to which they belonged. This book explores the intricate relationship between the social structures and artistic production of the 353 painters who became masters in the Brussels Guild of Painters, Goldbeaters, and Stained-Glass Makers between 1599 and 1706. This innovative study combines quantitative digital analysis with detailed qualitative case studies, offering a novel approach to the social history of art. By examining the various communities in which these artists operated, this book provides new insights into how early modern painters - both in Brussels and beyond - created their art, earned a living, and navigated the complexities of urban life. Painters and Communities in Seventeenth-Century Brussels also presents the first overview of the Brussels Baroque, with extensive biographical lists of the city's master painters.

Book information

ISBN: 9789462704282
Publisher: Universitaire Pers Leuven
Imprint: Leuven University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 759.9493
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 300
Weight: 796g
Height: 273mm
Width: 216mm
Spine width: 22mm