Dutch golden age book

Dutch painting of the golden age 4 disguised symbolism and seeming realism doubts about the validity of the realist interpretation had already been expressed in scattered form by a number of writers, but it was not until the completion of the socalled iconological turn in dutch art history in the second half of the twentieth. Countless artists created powerful works that still amaze and astound us four centuries later. The dutch golden age go to exhibition menu vermeer, rembrandt, and hals. The golden age book is a bestselling overview of masterful 17 thcentury paintings. It is a mine of information about just what made the dutch what they were in the golden age. 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.

It shows that the dutch experience has much to tell us about how we might thrive or falter in the uncertain times ahead. An interpretation of dutch culture in the golden age european history art history interpretation of dutch culture in the golden age. The development of the dutch east india company voc shipping network in asia 15951660 amsterdam studies in the dutch golden age. 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. Starting his career as one of rembrandts most talented pupils, this exhibition the first in the uk devoted to maes charts the artists rise to fame. On some days, most companies appreciate in value, and on other days, their stock prices go down.

Be surprised by the extravagant and luxurious lifestyle lived by the ordinary man in those times. An influx of trade boosted commerce, leading to the rise of a large middle and merchant class in the market for. Money, honor, and knowledge in the dutch golden age, anne goldgar is published by university of chicago press. A bibliography of books on dutch history of the golden age. Pages in category history books about the dutch golden age. 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. The best books on the dutch masters five books expert.

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. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age is an indispensable guide to witsens work and the world of his topic. The golden agents project is developing a sustainable research infrastructure to study relations and interactions between producers and consumers of creative goods. We have heard how these bulbs changed hands hundreds of times in a single day, and how some. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. The transition by the netherlands to becoming the foremost maritime and economic power in the world has been called th. In this book michael north examines the dutch golden age, when dutch society boasted europes greatest number of cities and highest literacy rate, unusually. Together, well look at how trade, power, and art intersected during the 17th century to produce the socalled dutch golden age.

The sheer volumeand outstanding qualityof the paintings produced can scarcely be paralleled. 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. The game is played on a large game board of the netherlands, divided into provinces. Commerce, medicine, and science in dutch golden age by harold j. This is not the first book you should read on the dutch golden age, because it takes. The art of painting in particular reached a high point. Amsterdam became a vibrant cultural hub, and many of the achievements and advances of the time have lost none of their influence. Painting in the dutch golden age national gallery of art. The theme of this game is economic and cultural development in the netherlands in the 17th century. Focuses on the everyday concerns of dutch society in the 17th century, covering. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. For political events, see history of the netherlands and eighty years war 15681648.

A compact edition of the great golden age book published in 2014. The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. 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. Dutch golden age painting movement overview theartstory. The dutch golden age is one of the finest examples of independence breeding cultural pride. Hardly a day goes by without you hearing about the stock market. 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 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. An influx of trade boosted commerce, leading to the rise of a large middle and merchant class in the. Lists of dutch inventions and discoveries wikipedia.

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. The century from the conclusion of the twelve years truce in 1609 until either the death of prince william iii in 1702 or the conclusion of the peace of utrecht in 17 is known in dutch history as the golden age. 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. Vidal would argue that it is these imperfections that textbooks leave out to the detriment of our own knowledge of history, and that is partially his reason for writing this series. Masterpieces of dutch painting from the mauritshuis introduction about the royal picture gallery mauritshuis mauritshuis building for the future the dutch golden age complete checklist visual index lectures online special loan johannes vermeer in the frick collection catalogue. Americas dutch heritage section 2 31 a golden age for the arts 33 feature. 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. Pochia hsia and henk van nierop have brought together a. This is a very intensely researched academic book on the 17th century in holland. Chinese and japanese porcelain for the dutch golden age book. History books about the dutch golden age wikipedia. The true leading star section 3 44 life in the city. The dutch golden age in the 17th century saw amsterdam emerge as one of the worlds most important centers of trade.

Painting, printmaking, book production and other creative industries of the dutch golden age are of continuous interest to dutch and foreign scholars. The golden age continued in peacetime during the dutch republic until the end of the century. Chinese and japanese porcelain for the dutch golden age. Masterpieces from the rijksmuseum amsterdam are the perfect background for twentyfive quotes from the renaissance. The dutch economy in the golden age 16th 17th centuries. The painting in the dutch golden age loan packet includes. 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. Creative industries and the making of the dutch golden age. Dutch painting of the golden age 4 disguised symbolism and seeming realism doubts about the validity of the realist interpretation had already been expressed in scattered form by a number of writers, but it was not until the completion of the socalled iconological turn.

The dutch golden age book is a new, compact and multifaceted survey of painting in the dutch golden age. The golden age, if nothing else, presents an interesting look at the past and all its imperfections. At the same time, the texts incontestable value is in presenting the findings of numerous detailed socialhistorical studies in german and dutch to a wider englishspeaking audience for the first time. Dutch art and urban cultures, 12001700 yale university press. Price goes beyond the standard descriptions of the cultural achievements of the dutch during this time by placing these many achievements within their social context. 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. It covers all aspects of life in the low lands, history, religion, and the social and cultural context. 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. Painting in the dutch golden age this teaching packet examines the art and culture of one of the worlds greatest periods of creativity. The dutch golden age 17th century was a period of great wealth for the dutch republic. The dutch republic, centre of the european book trade in the 17th.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. More than a selection of highlights from an acclaimed museum, the exhibition demonstrates the interests of artists and collectors during the dutch golden age. Art and commerce in the dutch golden age yale university. Id prefer it if it would cover things like the eighty years war, the dutch east india company and dutch explorers, and the cultural and scientific achievements of the age.

In addition, there are boxes for the east and the west indies, and track round the edge of the board with the majority of spaces listing two of the ten provinces in various combinations that earn players. Presents a sweeping artistic overview from one of the most remarkable periods in dutch history. The dutch golden age was a period in the history of the netherlands, roughly spanning the era from 1581 to 1672, in which dutch trade, science, military, and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. I wish i had more time to spend reading this work because its a treasure trove of fascinating information. Price goes beyond the standard descriptions of the cultural achievements of the dutch during this time by placing these many. Justifiably known as the golden age, this was one of the most intensely creative periods of artistic activity the world has ever known. Enjoy vermeer, rembrandt and potter from the milkmaid, the night watch and the cows. For more information about notable dutch persons in the golden age, see dutch golden. Michael norths art and commerce in the dutch golden age is a readable and comprehensive survey of dutch seventeenthcentury art from an economic and socialhistorical aspect. 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. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age. Some images that where painted then, can be found even now in everydays life.

Money, honor, and knowledge in the dutch golden age reprint by goldgar, a isbn. With trade came wealth, and with wealth, a blossoming of arts and science. 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. Discover how the first multinational corporation voc changed amsterdam into the. An interpretation of dutch culture in the golden age simon schama, 1997. Calvinism and religious toleration in the dutch golden age. Id like to find a readable book not too dense, but i understand that history books are history books that details the history and factors behind this dutch golden age. The book also documents the degree in which scholarship of the dutch golden age has progressed since the 1970s. In dutch culture in the golden age, eminent historian j. During the golden age the art of painting blossomed in what is now the netherlands.

During this distinct period paintings were often a. Be amazed by this 2 hourwalking tour that will take you on an adventure through the golden age of amsterdam. 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. Dutch society has enjoyed a reputation, or notoriety, for permissiveness from the sixteenth century to present times. The first section is characterized by the eighty years war, which ended in 1648. The dutch golden age visit the beautiful cities of the. The golden agents project is developing a sustainable research infrastructure to study relations and interactions. 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 this article focuses on social and cultural history. Maarten prak charts the political, social, economic and cultural history of the dutch golden age through chapters that range from the introduction.

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. Amsterdam became a vibrant cultural hub, and many of the achievements and advances of. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age by a. The netherlandish image after iconoclasm, 15661672. 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. Money, honor, and knowledge in the dutch golden age. The 17th century is a golden age, a century of unprecedented blossoming in dutch art and culture. At the apogee of its powers in the seventeenth century, holland was a tiny. The current state of research on dutch golden age painting. The cambridge companion to the dutch golden age edited by. 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.

The era of art during most of the 17th century when the dutch republic flourished culturally and economically. Art and commerce in the dutch golden age yale university press. In the seventeenth century, the dutch republic witnessed its golden age. This exhibition brings together some of the museums greatest paintings to present this remarkable chapter of art history in a new light. The book provides an outstanding picture of the exceptional and prolific production of paintings created in the netherlands during the seventeenth century. During the 17 th century, driven by new freedom from spanish catholic rule, the dutch republic experienced a surge in economic and cultural prominence. This exhibition brings together some of the museums greatest paintings to present this remarkable chapter of art history in a. From illicit goingson in servants quarters to portraits of high society, nicolaes maes captured life upstairs and downstairs in the dutch golden age. 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. Central to this publication is the question as to which porcelain reached the netherlands in the 17th century and how it was esteemed. The golden age are times of discoveries, journeys and new perspectives. The dutch economy in the golden age 16th 17th centuries donald j. Over the course of the seventeenth century, the dutch nation became one of the wealthiest and most.

Contentsthe story of mankindancient man, the beginning of civilizationsthe golden book of the dutch navigatorsthe rise of the dutch kingdom 179518 1915the story of mankindmost widely known among these is the story. 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. Subjects less common in the previous century were widely embraced, among them, landscapes, genre scenes, and still lifes. The dutch golden age spanned 150 years 16001750, and exhibitions in museums throughout amsterdam bring the eras characteristics of prosperity and. A dutchamerican historian, journalist, and awardwinning childrens book author. Aug 07, 2006 the dutch golden age book is a new, compact and multifaceted survey of painting in the dutch golden age. The dutch republic during the 17th and much of the 18th century was indeed the bookshop of the world. In the 1630s the netherlands was gripped by tulipmania.