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The art historian after Erwin Panofsky and Ernst Gombrich is not only participating in an activity of great intellectual excitement; he is raising and exploring issues which lie very much at the centre of psychology, of the sciences and of history itself. Svetlana Alpers's study of 17thcentury Dutch painting is a splendid example of this excitement and of the centrality of art history among current disciples. Professor Alpers puts forward a vividly argued thesis. There is, she says, a truly fundamental dichotomy between the art of the Italian Renaissance and that of the Dutch masters. . . . Italian art is the primary expression of a 'textual culture,' this is to say of a culture which seeks emblematic, allegorical or philosophical meanings in a serious painting. Alberti, Vasari and the many other theoreticians of the Italian Renaissance teach us to 'read' a painting, and to read it in depth so as to elicit and construe its several levels of signification. The world of Dutch art, by the contrast, arises from and enacts a truly 'visual culture.' It serves and energises a system of values in which meaning is not 'read' but 'seen,' in which new knowledge is visually recorded.'George Steiner, Sunday Times'There is no doubt that thanks to Alpers's highly original book the study of the Dutch masters of the seventeenth century will be thoroughly reformed and rejuvenated. . . . She herself has the verve, the knowledge, and the sensitivity to make us see familiar sights in a new light.'E. H. Gombrich, New York Review of Books
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- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: This book contains three hundred two pages. It offers an in-depth exploration of Dutch art in the seventeenth century.
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- Q: How do I read and understand this book? A: You can read this book by simply following the chapters, which offer a clear analysis of Dutch art. It's suitable for both casual readers and art history enthusiasts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners. It provides a well-structured argument and accessible language for understanding complex art concepts.
- Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: The book explores themes of visual culture versus textual culture in art. It contrasts Italian Renaissance art with Dutch master's techniques.
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- Q: Does this book contain any adult content? A: No, this book does not contain adult content. It is appropriate for general audiences interested in art history.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its field? A: This book is unique for its argument on the dichotomy between Italian and Dutch art. It offers fresh insights into seventeenth-century art history.
- Q: How does this book compare to other art history books? A: This book is more focused on Dutch art compared to other general art history books. It provides a specialized perspective that is rare in the field.
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