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Summary: The definit and readable book
Review: For years. I had followings problems. I have gotten better answers in this book.1. What does he think about A portrate " Portrate of a man"(414p. C13) in National Occidental Art Museum, Tokyo, which was attributed Rogier? Mr. de Vos >It cannot be attributed to Rogier. On style it likes Petrus Christus. 2. Whether of two sets of Milaflores Alterpieces should be his autograph? Mr. de Vos >Berlin (cat. no. 12, 226p) 3. I heard that Last judgement in Beaune was strongly damaged and restaured. What parts of it is original? ->Mr. de Vos describes detail in cat no.17. 4. Many archaic style painings are attributed to "Maitre de Flaemalle"/ Robert Campin. Three magnificat panels in Francfurt was done by one hand, but some painters works may be merged to this group, may not they? ->Mr. de Vos writes a fine paper"An Enigma of School of Tournai"(79--83p) in this book and discussed this problem. At Head, this book has a long essay studing "Descent from Cross"(in Prado) Reading this, I thank that this masterpiece which contemporaries admired with Ghent Alterpiece, has survived. Comparing his former work "Memling:the Complete Work", result of dendrochronology by P. Klein and others contribute dating in this book. I was much impressed its splendid date data. This feels more relaxed style than "Memling" and I feel the style of translation by Ted Atkins feels more fluent. The original may be written by flaman. In 116, about " potrate of a Lady"(National Galley, Washington, cat. no. 34, he described" To modern viewer, she looks for all the world like Briggite Bardo playing a nun.."
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Summary: The definit and readable book
Review: For years. I had followings problems. I have gotten better answers in this book. 1. What does he think about A portrate " Portrate of a man"(414p. C13) in National Occidental Art Museum, Tokyo, which was attributed Rogier? Mr. de Vos >It cannot be attributed to Rogier. On style it likes Petrus Christus. 2. Whether of two sets of Milaflores Alterpieces should be his autograph? Mr. de Vos >Berlin (cat. no. 12, 226p) 3. I heard that Last judgement in Beaune was strongly damaged and restaured. What parts of it is original? ->Mr. de Vos describes detail in cat no.17. 4. Many archaic style painings are attributed to "Maitre de Flaemalle"/ Robert Campin. Three magnificat panels in Francfurt was done by one hand, but some painters works may be merged to this group, may not they? ->Mr. de Vos writes a fine paper"An Enigma of School of Tournai"(79--83p) in this book and discussed this problem. At Head, this book has a long essay studing "Descent from Cross"(in Prado) Reading this, I thank that this masterpiece which contemporaries admired with Ghent Alterpiece, has survived. Comparing his former work "Memling:the Complete Work", result of dendrochronology by P. Klein and others contribute dating in this book. I was much impressed its splendid date data. This feels more relaxed style than "Memling" and I feel the style of translation by Ted Atkins feels more fluent. The original may be written by flaman. In 116, about " potrate of a Lady"(National Galley, Washington, cat. no. 34, he described" To modern viewer, she looks for all the world like Briggite Bardo playing a nun.."
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Summary: truly exquisite!
Review: If you are wondering whether this book is worth the price, rest assured that it is if anything a bargain! It contains more color plates than any art book purchaser could reasonably expect, and the colors absolutely leap from the pages, they are so vibrant and true. This is a huge and meticulous book, well written and well presented, with full color details as well as reproductions of all Van Der Weyden's work, along with many works by painters who influenced or copied him. The book has very large pages, which really do justice to the fineness of Van Der Weyden's painting. The book is astonishing for its completeness and extraordinary beauty. It's downright breath-taking, and I recommend it without reservation.
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Summary: A definitive study
Review: Like others who have reviewed this book I feel that no praise is high enough. Yes the book is expensive, but it seems less so when you consdier that no fewer than twenty-five years of the author's life have gone into the scholarship here contained. The essays are excellent, based on sound argument and the latest technical and stylistic scholarship; particularly convincing is De Vos's account of the vexed question of the "Master of Flemmale". Anyone who has an interest in the development of Western Art would do well to read this book which places Van der Weyden right back where he belongs, as one of the most important painters in the western cannon. The layout is excellent and the large format makes the reproductions vibrant and true. As an example of a single artist study this volume is hard to fault. It sent me back to the originals in Berlin, Munich etc. with a clearer sense of Van de Weyden's schievement. If you can afford it and this art is important to you then buy it.
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Summary: How Curious!
Review: The book is lovely: a great layout and nice reproduction quality. What I find most curious is that there are three authors whose names are all so similar. How curious that they were all able to meet an collaborate on this fantastic work!
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Summary: Tour de Force
Review: This book is an absolute must for anyone who has any interest in the culture of the western hemisphere. Van der Weyden was a key to the development of Northern Renaissance art of the early 15th Century, following Campin and Van Eyck and preceding van der Goes, Memling and Christus . This book is a tour de force capturing the magnificent paintigs of the artist in stunning detail. This easily is the best book ever published on this very important artist and will rank as one of the best books ever published on any artist. The author , Dirk de Voss, the curator of the Groeningsmuseum in Bruges, has written a scholarly, readable text. Buy it before it goes out of print. You will not regret it.
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Summary: The finest art book I own
Review: This is quite simply the finest art book I own, in every way -- the most faithful reproductions, the most comprehensive scope, the most insightful (but still accessible) essays. Most importantly for the prospective purchaser, this book will without question be the standard reference, the ne plus ultra of Van De Weyden scholarship for a generation. In particular, it benefits from important developments in research on several fronts: in technical analysis of the works potentially attributable to Rogier; in stylistic analysis of the same; and (perhaps most significantly) in untangling the enigmatic relationship among Rogier, the Master of Flemalle, and Robert Campin. If you like this book and are interested in Flemish art of the period, I can also highly recommend HANS MEMLING by the same author
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