1999 Still Life: Still Life Painting in the Early Modern Period
Norbert Schneider
A beautifully illustrated Taschen volume exploring the history and meaning of still life painting in Europe from the late Middle Ages through the 17th century.
Rather than treating still life simply as a collection of beautiful objects, art historian Norbert Schneider looks at what those objects reveal about the people and societies that created them. Flowers, fruit, food, books, musical instruments, weapons, and everyday objects become clues to changing ideas about religion, science, mortality, luxury, and the natural world.
The book explores important themes including Bodegones, kitchen scenes, game still lifes, the five senses, Vanitas paintings, flower and fruit still lifes, laid tables, musical instruments, books, and forest still lifes.
With 215 pages and numerous color reproductions, this large-format Taschen edition is both an attractive art book and an accessible introduction to the symbolism and history of European still life painting.
Details
Year: 1999
Title: Still Life: Still Life Painting in the Early Modern Period
Author: Norbert Schneider
Publisher: Taschen
Pages: 215
Dimensions: approx. 9.5 × 12 × 0.75 in
Condition: Very Good
Very good vintage condition with clean pages and a well-preserved cover.
