The dutch golden age book

This article focuses on social and cultural history. Julie berger the magnificent still life paintings of the dutch golden age depict tables richly laid with an array of products that attest to the vast scope of. The dutch golden age is typically defined from the period of the dutch revolt, which started in 1566, and then scholars would mark the decline of the dutch republic at different points but, basically, were talking about a generous span of the 17th century. The current state of research on dutch golden age painting. The cambridge companion to the dutch golden age edited by. The dutch golden age book is a new, compact and multifaceted survey of painting in the dutch golden age. Sep 15, 2008 in the 1630s the netherlands was gripped by tulipmania. Dutch golden age painting movement overview theartstory. Following the publication of several dutch language books connected to various exhibitions, all contributors to this book have long wanted to. The visible world explores the writings of dutch painter and poet samuel van hoogstraten 162778one of rembrandts pupilsand clarifies his use of painterly themes and theory from the dutch golden age. Eric jorinks stimulating book prompts the reader to reassess the relationship between religion and the observation of the natural world in the dutch golden age. In this book michael north examines the dutch golden age, when dutch society boasted europes greatest number of cities and highest literacy rate, unusually. Since that time, vermeers reputation has grown, and he is now acknowledged as one of the greatest painters of the dutch golden age. For political events, see history of the netherlands and eighty years war 15681648.

Against the typical narrative that places the origin of modern enrichment in england, that enrichment arguably began a century earlier in holland. Enrol and complete the course for a free statement of participation or digital badge if available. Painting, printmaking, book production and other creative industries of the dutch golden age are of continuous interest to dutch and foreign scholars. Enjoy vermeer, rembrandt and potter from the milkmaid, the night watch and the cows. Art and commerce in the dutch golden age yale university. The untold story of how the dutch conquered the european book market and became the worlds greatest bibliophiles the dutch golden age has long been seen as the age of rembrandt and vermeer, whose paintings captured the public imagination and came to represent the marvel that was the dutch republic. The golden age continued in peacetime during the dutch republic until the end of the century. The era of art during most of the 17th century when the dutch republic flourished culturally and economically. The book sold quite well and led to an immediate second printing only a few months after its release. We all know the outline of the storyhow otherwise sensible merchants, nobles, and artisans spent all they had and much that they didnt on tulip bulbs. Schama explores the mysterious contradictions of the dutch nation that invented itself from the ground up, attained an unprecedented level of affluence, and lived in constant dread of being corrupted by happiness. Amsterdam became a vibrant cultural hub, and many of the achievements and advances of.

Dutch culture in the golden age is a lucid essay that offers a rich and rewarding, and exceptionally nuanced, insight into the culture more than just painting and literature of 17thcentury holland. The dutch republic in the golden age was the only society that tolerated religious dissenters of all persuasions in early modern europe, despite being committed to a strictly calvinist public church. On this 3hour dutch golden age tour, well join a local historian to explore amsterdams canals, following the paths of the longago adventurers and merchants who transformed this port into a major european capital. Unique in its balanced treatment of global, political, socioeconomic, literary, artistic, religious, and intellectual history, its nineteen chapters offer an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the world of the dutch golden age. Cambridge core european studies the frigid golden age by dagomar degroot. A compact edition of the great golden age book published in 2014.

This exhibition brings together some of the museums greatest paintings to present this remarkable chapter of art history in a new light. Dutch painting and the realist novel by ruth bernard yeazell the dutch golden age is typically defined from the period of the dutch revolt, which started in 1566, and then scholars would mark the decline of the dutch republic at different points but, basically, were talking about a generous span of the 17th century. Considering the book was written in the late 1980s, it still feels and reads with relevancy. Pages in category novels set in the dutch golden age. The dutch economy in the golden age 16th 17th centuries. The role of christiaan huygens, johannes swammerdam and antoni van leeuwenhoek in the so called scientific revolution was recognised long ago, as was the fact that the revolutionary philosophy of rene descartes made its first impact in the netherlands. N at i o n a l g a l l e r y o f a r t d i v i s i o n o. The chicago distribution center has reopened and is fulfilling orders. In the seventeenth century, the dutch republic witnessed its golden age. The netherlandish image after iconoclasm, 15661672. During the 17 th century, driven by new freedom from spanish catholic rule, the dutch republic experienced a surge in economic and cultural prominence. Rembrandt and the dutch golden age art gallery nsw.

Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age is an indispensable guide to witsens work and the world of his topic. The transition by the netherlands to becoming the foremost maritime and economic power in the world has been called the dutch miracle by historian k. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age by hoving, a. The art of painting in particular reached a high point. The untold story of how the dutch conquered the european book market and became the worlds greatest bibliophiles the dutch golden age has long been seen as the age of rembrandt and vermeer, whose paintings captured the public imagination and came to represent the marvel that was the dutch. I wish i had more time to spend reading this work because its. The best books on the dutch masters five books expert. The frigid golden age is the first book to explore how a society thrived amid the little ice age, and among the first to consider the experience of climate change at sea. Project muse reading the book of nature in the dutch golden. The dutch golden age was a period in the history of the netherlands, roughly spanning the. N at i o n a l g a l l e r y o f a r t d i v i s i o n o f. This book about the writings of the painterpoet samuel van hoogstraten, one of rembrandts pupils, examines a wide variety of themes from painting practice and theory from the dutch golden age. Justifiably known as the golden age, this was one of the most intensely creative periods of artistic activity the world has ever known. The frigid golden age by dagomar degroot cambridge core.

For a society that struggles with materialism and consumption, there are a lot of lessons to be learnt from the 17th century golden age. The dutch republic, centre of the european book trade in the 17th. In this book michael north examines the dutch golden age, when dutch society boasted europes greatest number of cities and highest literacy rate, unusually large numbers of publicly and privately owned art works, religious tolerance, and a highly structured and wideranging social network. I wish i had more time to spend reading this work because its a treasure trove of fascinating information. All chicago e books are on sale at 30% off with the code ebook30. They like to talk about things being typically dutch. The book also documents the degree in which scholarship of the dutch golden age has progressed since the 1970s. It shows that the dutch experience has much to tell us about how we might thrive or falter in the uncertain times ahead. In this book north examines the dutch golden age, when dutch society boasted europes greatest number of cities and highest literacy rate, unusually large numbers of publicly and privately owned art works, religious tolerance, and a highly structured and wideranging social network. How did painters and their public speak about art in rembrandts age.

Painting in the dutch golden age this teaching packet examines the art and culture of one of the worlds greatest periods of creativity. The japanese purchased and translated numerous scientific books from the dutch, obtained from them western curiosities and manufactures such. Price goes beyond the standard descriptions of the cultural. Rembrandt and the dutch golden age presents a richly unfolding panorama of dutch society during an era of unparalleled wealth, power and cultural confidence. Chinese and japanese porcelain for the dutch golden age. Get set to explore golden age amsterdam by booking your museum tickets online. Together, well look at how trade, power, and art intersected during the 17th century to produce the socalled dutch golden age. In just over one hundred years, the provinces of the northern netherlands went from relative obscurity as the poor cousins of the industrious and heavily urbanized southern netherlands provinces of flanders and brabant to the pinnacle of european commercial success.

With trade came wealth, and with wealth, a blossoming of arts and science. Dutch golden age painting is the painting of the dutch golden age, a period in dutch history roughly spanning the 17th century, during and after the later part of the eighty years war 15681648 for dutch independence. Cities who were members of the voc were among the richest in holland, and the rich history of these cities is still visible in their many mansions, canals, churches, city walls and harbours. Like some major dutch golden age artists such as frans hals and rembrandt, vermeer never went abroad.

Pages in category history books about the dutch golden age. The dutch golden age visit the beautiful cities of the. Enjoy vermeer, rembrandt and potter from the milkmaid, the night watch and the. Price goes beyond the standard descriptions of the cultural achievements of the dutch during this time by placing these many. The dutch golden age was a period in dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which dutch trade, science, and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. Jeroen giltaij the seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering. In 1671, dutch diplomat and scientist nicolaes witsen published a book that served, among other things, as an encyclopedia for the shellfirst method o. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age. Chapters explore painting genres like landscape, still life, and portraiture through the work of artists such as rembrandt, vermeer, and frans hals. The book provides an outstanding picture of the exceptional and prolific production of paintings created in the netherlands during the seventeenth century. Traditionally, dutch scientific culture of the golden age is regarded as rational, pragmatic, and utilitarian. In the 1630s the netherlands was gripped by tulipmania.

In the dutch golden age, the art of painting flourished like never before. The seventeenth century is considered the dutch golden age, a time when the dutch were at the forefront of social change, economic development, the sciences and the arts. Reading the book of nature in the dutch golden age, 15751715. In dutch culture in the golden age, eminent historian j. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age by a. However, like rembrandt, he was an avid art collector and dealer. The cambridge companion to the dutch golden age edited by helmer j. History books about the dutch golden age wikipedia.

The seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering. In some ways schamas massive tone on the dutch golden age feels like a university textbook, a work perhaps best appreciated by scholars and students. He gave me new insight into the great paintings and the incredibly rich life of the dutch golden age, and im recommending this book to everyone with a love of art, history, culture or simply great writing. Calvinism and religious toleration in the dutch golden age. This wellregarded book of dutch history is packed with information from a variety of sources, from cookbooks to bankruptcy filings, bringing the. Dutch paintings of the seventeenth centurythe golden age of rembrandt, hals, and vermeerhave been a highlight of the met collection since the museums founding purchase in 1871. Sakai the current state of research on dutch golden age painting 2 the relationship between dutch artists and italy,2 junko aonos discussion of late seventeenthcentury painting,3 claartje rasterhoff on economics and dutch art,4 john loughman on the validity of city schools the concept of distinct styles of. The seventeenth century is considered the dutch golden age, a time when the dutch were at the forefront of social change, economics, the sciences, and art. Throughout the century, countless highly talented artists. Art and commerce in the dutch golden age by michael north.

Over the course of the seventeenth century, the dutch nation became one of the wealthiest and most. Some images that where painted then, can be found even now in everydays life. The golden ag e are times of discoveries, journeys and new perspectives. Dutch paintings the seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering. The golden age are times of discoveries, journeys and new perspectives. We have heard how these bulbs changed hands hundreds of times in a single.

Chinese and japanese porcelain for the dutch golden age book. The dutch golden age has long been seen as the age of rembrandt and vermeer, whose paintings captured the public imagination and came to represent the marvel that was the dutch republic. The dutch golden age is an important and instructive episode in history that deserves to be better known outside of the netherlands. The dutch economy in the golden age 16th 17th centuries donald j. Creative industries and the making of the dutch golden age. This richly illustrated book is the first to showcase famous and obscure lutenists, professional musicians and amateurs, the lute music in books and manuscripts. Pieter claesz, aka pieter claesz van haarlem, born 1597, burgsteinfurt, bishopric of munster now steinfurt, germanydied january 1, 1661, haarlem, netherlands, was one of the most prolific dutch painters in hyperrealistic 17th century stilllife and vanitas paintings during the economic boom and creative genius of the dutch golden age of art. Oct 25, 2010 traditionally, dutch scientific culture of the golden age is regarded as rational, pragmatic, and utilitarian. Money, honor, and knowledge in the dutch golden age, anne goldgar is published by university of chicago press. The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Maarten prak charts the political, social, economic and cultural history of the dutch golden age through chapters that range from the introduction. An overview book provides background about the founding of the dutch republic and how art came to occupy an important place in the lives of its people. Painting in the dutch golden age a profile of the seventeenth century n a t i o n a l g a l l e r y o f a r t, w a s h i n g t o n n at i o n a l g a l l e r y o f a r t d i v i s i o n o f e d u c at i o n.

This is a really fun book that explores the golden age of the netherlands predominantly the 17th century and its culture as someone else here put it neatly. The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. Dutch golden age the golden age are times of discoveries, journeys and new perspectives. These striking pictures reveal much more about dutch society and capitalist culture of the seventeenth century than has been previously understood, says the author of this engaging book. During this distinct period paintings were often a. Presents a sweeping artistic overview from one of the most remarkable periods in dutch history a compact edition of the great golden age book published in 2014 the seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age. Reading the book of nature in the dutch golden age, 1575. Email your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this book to your organisations collection. It provides a religious art companion to general studies of dutch golden age art and lends greater depth to our understanding of iconoclasm, as well as the way in which cultural artifacts and religious material culture reflect and help to shape the values of a community. Similarly, economic historians have suggested that the way in which the economy is managed is rooted in the particular past of the netherlands in its golden age, from which it inherited, for example, a strong focus on the outside world, or, as we will discuss, the poldermodel.

This exhibition brings together some of the museums greatest paintings to present this remarkable chapter of. Masterpieces from the rijksmuseum amsterda m are the perfect background for twentyfive quotes from the renaissance. The new dutch republic was the most prosperous nation in europe and led european trade, science, and art. The golden age by bob haak remains the seminal book on the subject of dutch painting in the seventeenth century. More than a selection of highlights from an acclaimed museum, the exhibition demonstrates the interests of artists and collectors during the dutch golden age. The 17th century is a golden age, a century of unprecedented blossoming in dutch art and culture. Masterpieces from the rijksmuseum amsterdam are the perfect background for twentyfive quotes from the renaissance. This is a really fun book that explores the golden age of the netherlands predominantly the 17th century and its culture as someone else here put it neatly, its a book about how the dutch became dutch. For a more intimate perspective of artistic developments in golden age amsterdam, visit the rembrandt house museum, a meticulously refurbished building in which rembrandt lived and worked, next to the bustling waterlooplein market. Subjects less common in the previous century were widely embraced, among them, landscapes, genre scenes, and still lifes. The sheer volumeand outstanding qualityof the paintings produced can scarcely be paralleled.

The dutch golden age in the 17th century saw amsterdam emerge as one of the worlds most important centers of trade. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie. The dutch golden age 17th century was a period of great wealth for the dutch republic. The first section is characterized by the eighty years war, which ended in 1648. Van hoogstraten drew on a variety of literary, philosophical, and artistic sources, as well as from history and travel accounts, in writing has magnum opus, introduction to the. Apr 20, 2020 dutch culture in the golden age is a lucid essay that offers a rich and rewarding, and exceptionally nuanced, insight into the culture more than just painting and literature of 17thcentury holland. The seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering that took place during this period. This book is endlessly fascinating, and i learned things id never heard about and im dutch. The dutch golden age spanned 150 years 16001750, and exhibitions in museums throughout amsterdam bring the eras characteristics of prosperity and. How to use this book this book is one component of the painting in the dutch golden age teaching packet. Money, honor, and knowledge in the dutch golden age. The dutch golden age is one of the finest examples of independence breeding cultural pride. Art and commerce in the dutch golden age yale university press.

So commonly has the phrase been applied to the dutch seventeenth century in, for instance, museums, art history books, and tourist guides. A compact edition of the great golden age book published in 2014 the seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering that took place during this period. Thats only half the story museums in the netherlands are ditching historical terms and names, and updating their collections as they grapple with the legacy of slavery and. Dutch society has enjoyed a reputation, or notoriety, for permissiveness from the sixteenth century to present times.