Nicolas Poussin: Grove Art Essentials
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Author Description
A French painter and draughtsman, active in Italy, Nicolas Poussin's supreme achievement as an artist lies in his unrivalled marriage of dramatic narratives and expressions of human passions within a formal harmony of design. Focused on the search for a point of equilibrium and synthesis between the forces of the Classical and the Baroque, Poussin's work embodied the critical artistic debate in Rome during the 1630s. This fully illustrated title explores Poussin's life and work, including an analysis of his working methods and technique, and delves into both his own writings and the critical reception of his work. With the addition of an extensive bibliography, discover the grandeur of Poussin's designs with Grove Art Essentials.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates how Nicolas Poussin achieved a synthesis between Classical order and Baroque emotional intensity within the context of 17th-century Roman art. Hugh Brigstocke, an expert in French painting, utilizes historical records, Poussin's personal writings, and visual analysis of his canvases to argue that the artist's work represents a unique equilibrium in European art history. The text examines how Poussin's technical methodology and intellectual rigor defined his legacy as a master of narrative composition.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of Poussin's working methods and painting techniques
- Examination of the artistic debates in Rome during the 1630s
- Biographical overview of Poussin's life in France and Italy
- Extensive bibliography for further research
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive catalogue raisonné of every known work
- Focuses primarily on the artist's formal development rather than his personal life outside of his professional practice
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a reliable and accessible introduction to Poussin's complex body of work. Readers frequently note that the book provides a clear framework for understanding the artist's technical contributions to the Baroque period.
Page Count:
54
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190298014
ISBN-13:
9780190298012
Biography
Classical Art
Baroque Art
Humanities
Art History
Painting
Reference
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