Netherlandish Painting

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Examines art in the 15th Century. New approach to painting of the Netherlandish painters. Development of the technique of oil painting and various innovations. The visual culture created by the artists. Work of artists Robert Campion, Jan Ven Eyck, Roger van der Weyden, Ven der Goes Gertgen, Bosch.

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"The art of the Netherlandish region in the fifteenth century constitutes one of the most important moments in Western art history. Yet, for various reasons, the art of this period has persistently been seen largely from the perspective of its relationship to contemporary art in Italy. A review of the accomplishments of the Netherlandish painters demonstrates, however, that their work was not important primarily in relation to the art of other regions. This great flourishing of painting had its beginnings in the courtly art of the International Gothic style that flourished at the Burgundian court. The poorly documented artists of the early part of the century, such as Robert Campin and the Master of Flemalle, influenced the great generation of van Eyck and van der Weyden. These artists in turn were the source of the new approach to painting that thrived ..."

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