Holbein by S.L. Bensusan (1958)
Holbein is a biography of the German Renaissance painter Hans Holbein the Younger. It is written by S.L. Bensusan and published by Phaidon Press. The book covers Holbein's life and career, from his early years in Basel, Switzerland, to his later years in England. It examines his artistic development, his relationships with patrons, and his influence on the art of the period. It also looks at his religious and political views, and his role in the Reformation. The book includes a selection of Holbein's works, from his portraits of Henry VIII and other members of the English court, to his religious paintings and drawings. It also includes a selection of his drawings and sketches, as well as a selection of his prints. The book is an in-depth look at the life and work of one of the most important painters of the Renaissance. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of art and the Renaissance.
By S.L. Bensusan · First published 1958 · Genre: Biography, History, Art · 3 chapters · 8,520 words
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Hans Holbein the younger is perhaps the most outstanding figure in the history of German art. In the eyes of some he may yield place to his great contemporary Albert Duerer, but it is impossible to deny that for all his indisputable genius Duerer stood for a time that was passing, and Holbein for one that was to come. The younger man touched art at every point, nowhere without mastery; and whether we consider him as a draughtsman, a decorator, a painter of frescoes, a portrait painter, an architect, a modeller, a designer of jewellery, a book illustrator, or a miniaturist, we find ourselves face to face with such an extraordinary measure of achievement, that the claim to remembrance and admiration could be sustained if his art gift had been single instead of universal.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: S.L. Bensusan
- Date: 1958 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Art, Non-Fiction
- Length: 8,520 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 53 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a biography of Hans Holbein, a German artist of the 16th century.
- History — The book covers the life and works of Holbein, providing a historical context for his art.
- Art — The book focuses on the art of Holbein, providing an in-depth analysis of his works.
- Non-Fiction — The book is a factual account of the life and works of Holbein.
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1497-1543 · 1543 · Hans · Holbein · Masterpieces in Colour · art · artist · basle · city · could · day · first
Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- THE ARTIST'S LIFE
- HOLBEIN IN ENGLAND