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Author Weststeijn, Thijs.

Title The visible world : Samuel van Hoogstraten's art theory and the legitimation of painting in the Dutch golden age / Thijs Weststeijn ; translated by Beverley Jackson and Lynne Richards.

Publication Info. [Amsterdam] : Amsterdam University Press, 2008.

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Description 1 online resource (475 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Amsterdam studies in the Dutch golden age.
Amsterdam studies in the Dutch golden age.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-462) and indexes.
Contents Samuel Van Hoogstraten in the republic of letters -- The visible world -- Pictorial imitation -- The depiction of the passions -- The eloquence of colour -- Painting as a mirror of nature -- Excursus: painting as a 'sister of philosophy'.
Summary Provides an ambitious overview of Dutch artists' ideas on painting.
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Language Translated from the Dutch.
Subject Hoogstraten, Samuel van, 1627-1678 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Hoogstraten, Samuel van, 1627-1678.
Criticism and interpretation.
Hoogstraten, Samuel van, 1627-1678 -- Aesthetics.
Aesthetics.
Painting, Dutch -- 17th century.
Painting, Dutch.
Chronological Term 17th century
1600 - 1699
Indexed Term Historical treatment of fine and decorative arts
History, geography, and auxiliary disciplines
Kunst en kunstgeschiedenis
Geschiedenis
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Computer network resources.
Electronic books.
Computer network resources.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Added Author Jackson, Beverley.
Richards, Lynne.
Other Form: Print version: 9789089640277
ISBN 9789048507894 (electronic book)
9048507898 (electronic book)
9089640274
9789089640277
1282171445
9781282171442
Standard No. 9786612171444