During this period, the dutch republic was the most prosperous country in europe and led in most industries as well as military, trade, science and art. Leerdam was one of the first dutch factories to collaborate with artists and architects in order to produce aesthetically superior dutch cityscapes. Im a firm believer that childrens books with illustrations are essential to a childs development and imagination. New author, ben coates, is the englishman brave enough to venture into the midst of the dutch people, ask the questions, do the research, drink the cheap cocktails and wear. The hague, as the diplomatic center of the republic and seat of the oranges in powerful position as stadtholders was where the power of golden age holland was concentrated. Dutch cityscapes of the golden age, on view february 1 through may 3, 2009, in the west building, national gallery of art, washington. Jorink, eric, reading the book of nature in the dutch golden age, 15751715 brills studies in intellectual history, 191. Oct 15, 2016 the great golden age book gives a complete overview of the art from one of the most remarkable periods in dutch history. In this book michael north examines the dutch golden age, when dutch society boasted europes greatest number of cities and highest literacy rate, unusually. Project muse reading the book of nature in the dutch golden. Throughout the century, countless highly talented artists.
As fishers, shipbuilders, carriers, and traders the dutch made the seas their own. 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. Jan 16, 2016 the golden age of the dutch republic, roughly spanning the 17th century, was a nearmiraculous period in which the republic occupied a position of preeminence in commerce, finance, science, and art. An exhibition of dutch pictures of the seventeenth century 1954.
Experience golden age the hague in art and architecture. History and development the dutch golden age painting began during the 17th century and went on until the end of the independence war. Guided tour highlights of the golden age share it on facebook. See more ideas about dutch golden age, art and still life. In 198889 the three hundredth anniversary of an important historical event, the ascension of william and mary to the thrones of england and scotland, was celebrated in the netherlands, the united kingdom, and the united states of america. The weapons industry, publishers, book dealers and breweries were other. Andries dirk copier 19011991 began his career at the leerdam glassworks in holland in 1914. Subjects less common in the previous century were widely embraced, among them, landscapes, genre scenes, and still lifes. Baroque and dutch golden age art and art history 151.
The dutch republic, centre of the european book trade in the. Dutch cityscapes of the golden age is a wonderful exhibition catalogue. This teaching packet examines the art and culture of one of the worlds greatest periods of creativity. The first section is characterized by the eighty years war, which ended in 1648. The dutch golden age was a period in dutch history, roughly equivalent to the 17th century, in which dutch trade, science and art were top ranking in the world the accompanying article about the dutch golden age focuses on society, religion and culture.
Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age. The dutch republic, centre of the european book trade in. Nov 09, 2012 over recent years, books of any period decorated with maps, particularly aged maps, have achieved a prominence of everincreasing popularity. A brief overview of the dutch art market in the 17th century. As a young artist, gainsborough was greatly inspired by the dutch landscape tradition of the seventeenth century. Washington, dcupdated january 28, 2009 visitors will travel back in time to dutch cities of the 17th century during pride of place. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Read the fulltext online edition of dutch painting, the golden age. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the kinderboekenweek 112 october 2014, ive compiled a list of twenty of the most beautiful dutch childrens books. The great golden age book gives a complete overview of the art from one of the most remarkable periods in dutch history.
The dutch golden age visit the beautiful cities of the. Painters represented include jacob van ruisdael, jan steen and. The art of painting in particular reached a high point. Its wealth was based on local industries such as textiles and breweries and the domination of the global trade market by the dutch east india company. The golden age of dutch cartography, as it came to be known, is full of spectacular dutch sea charts, or pascaartes, such as. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A group of scholars, mostly dutch, surveys what has been called the golden age of dutch garden design. At the national gallery, dutch cities in glorious detail the new. This republic was the most wealthy and urbanized nation at the time. Dutch society in the seventeenth century was predominantly urban. Over the course of the seventeenth century, the dutch nation became one of the wealthiest and. Baroque and dutch golden age art and art history 151 with. In the seventeenth century, the dutch republic witnessed its golden age.
In a little more than a hundred years, this small country produced statesmen, soldiers, thinkers, artists, and businessmen whose achievements make one of the most brilliant chapters in the history of western civilization. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. The dutch golden age 17th century was a period of great wealth for the dutch republic. Works of art, ranging from simple prints and copies to originals hung in almost all dutch homes. Books with beautiful images are also great way to introduce a baby to the world.
The dutch golden age a cardinal fact of european history in the seventeenth century is the commanding position taken by the new dutch republic in commerce, industry, and learning. It has been estimated that between five and ten million works of art had been produced during the century of the golden age of dutch art. This richly illustrated catalogue, produced to accompany the exhibition pride of place dutch cityscapes of the golden age in the hague and washington, offers a detailed overview of the dutch cityscape in the. But what was the motivation for and meaning of all those detailed renderings of landscape, flora, and fauna in seventeenthcentury. A history of beguinages, communities of likeminded women who aided their towns poor and vulnerable. The art market in the dutch golden age the first great free market economy for art occurred in the dutch republic of the 1600s. 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. Project muse reading the book of nature in the dutch. There are also articles about the eighty years war the dutch revolt against spain and the anglodutch wars. The ashgate research companion to dutch art of the. Baroque and dutch golden age art and art history 151 with coonin at rhodes college studyblue flashcards.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Art and commerce in the dutch golden age by michael north. They found new meanings in old storiesmythical, historical, and biblicaland staged and restaged scenes from the everyday human comedy. Study 20 baroque and dutch golden age flashcards from emily rose m. Against the typical narrative that places the origin of modern enrichment in england, that enrichment arguably began a century earlier in holland. Dutch cityscapes of the golden age bewonderde stad, hollandse stadsgezichten uit.
This exhibition of some 48 paintings, as well as 22 maps, atlases, illustrated books, and prints, offers a comprehensive survey of the dutch cityscape, from wide. An interpretation of dutch culture in the golden age simon schama, 1997. The golden age in historical perspective historians of. An overview book provides background about the founding of the dutch republic and how art came to. Dutch cityscapes of the golden age ariane van suchtelen and arthur k. The sheer volumeand outstanding qualityof the paintings produced can scarcely be paralleled. To learn more about the netherlands past and present, check out some of these books and films. The dutch golden age was a period of unparalleled economic successes and achievements in art and science. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie berger. The golden age of dutch cartography rare books digest. History books about the dutch golden age wikipedia. Baroque and dutch golden age art and art history 151 with coonin at rhodes college. Jorink, eric, reading the book of nature in the dutch golden age, 15751715 brills studies in intellectual history, 191, trans. 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.
The exhibition of 48 paintings and 23 maps, atlases, and illustrated books will offer a breathtaking survey of the. Of the golden age suchtelen, van ariane, wheelock, arthur, jr. Despite the tremendous number of studies produced annually in the field of dutch art over the last 30 years or so, and the strong contemporary market for works by dutch masters of the period as well as the publics ongoing fascination with some of its most beloved painters, until now there has been no comprehensive study assessing the state of research in the field. Apr 30, 2012 nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age is an indispensable guide to witsens work and the world of his topic. Two publications on dutch cityscapes historians of netherlandish. Review the full course description and key learning outcomes and create an account and enrol if you want a free statement of participation. Moreover, artists developed distinct styles throughout the lowlands. The dutch golden age was an age of wealth and prosperity in the dutch republic roughly from 15901715. During the seventeenth century the genius of the dutch peoples expressed itself more fully than at any other time in their history. The exhibition of 48 paintings and 23 maps, atlases, and illustrated books will offer a breathtaking survey of the dutch cityscape, from wideangle. In fall 2015 and spring 2016, john walsh and other scholars present a series of lectures that offer views on dutch art of the golden age. The hague, as the diplomatic center of the republic and seat of the oranges in powerful position as stadtholders was where the power.
Painting in the dutch golden age national gallery of art. Painting in the dutch golden age this teaching packet examines the art and culture of one of the worlds greatest periods of creativity. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie. Why the dutch are different provides the answers to all the questions i had but didnt dare ask in my quest to understand what was going on around me in the netherlands. Wheelock, with essays by boudewijn bakker and arthur k. The pride that dutch people took in the beauty and prosperity of their cities is reflected in the popularity of the cityscape. Yet there is another, largely overlooked marvel in the dutch world of the seventeenth century. Anyone familiar with the art of the dutch golden age will detect a certain fascination with nature. More than a selection of highlights from an acclaimed museum, the exhibition demonstrates the interests of artists and collectors during the dutch golden age. The reasons for this phenomenon are diverse, but it impacted all branches of dutch society, including the production, distribution and consumption of printed media.
The golden age of dutch painting in historical perspective is a collection of thirteen essays, all by scholars affiliated with dutch universities and research institutions, examining the predominant perspectives on dutch art in the eighteenth through twentieth centuries, and arranged by the editors frans grijzenhout and henk van veen in. Although the majority of the bestselling books with maps fall under the traditional definition of antique, a number of twentieth and late nineteenth century publications are seeing a fascinating growth in collector interest. This wideranging collection of essays charts the history, scope, and spread of dutch garden art during the seventeenth century. The forgotten story of a medieval womens movement laura swan, 2016. This richly illustrated catalogue, produced to accompany the exhibition pride of place dutch cityscapes of the golden age in the hague and washington, offers a detailed overview of the dutch cityscape in the seventeenth century. The book trade benefitted from a lack of control, the result of the countrys remarkable political structure and absence of a state. Vermeers paintings serve as points of departure to explore the global context of the dutch golden age. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age is an indispensable guide to witsens work and the world of his topic.
Two publications on dutch cityscapes historians of. Guided tour highlights of the golden age rijksmuseum. Upcoming events dutch landscapes from the golden age. Simultaneously, gainsboroughs house is showing dutch landscapes from the golden age, a collection of paintings by some of the bestknown masters from the canon of dutch art.
The seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not. Pages in category history books about the dutch golden age the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Leerdam was one of the first dutch factories to collaborate with artists and architects in order to produce. The symposium on dutch garden art held at dumbarton oaks in may 1988 was the only scholarly event during the anniversary year that. The dutch golden age was a period in the history of holland generally spanning the 17th century, during and after the later part of the eighty years war 15681648 for dutch independence. Although the dutch golden age coincided with the baroque period, the primarily protestant but tolerant republic produced an aesthetic that diverged from the somber counterreformation tones used in italy.
Very few of these, perhaps less than 1%, have survived. Wheelock catalogue of an exhibition held in 200809 in the hague mauritshuis and in 2009 in washington national gallery of art. The dutch golden age is an important and instructive episode in history that deserves to be better known outside of the netherlands. List of people from the dutch golden age wikipedia. Despite the tremendous number of studies produced annually in the field of dutch art over the last 30 years or so, and the strong contemporary market for works by dutch masters of the period as well as the publics ongoing fascination with some of its most beloved painters, until now there has been no comprehensive study assessing the state of research in. With fiftytwo stunning paintings six shown only in the hague. The works and names of rembrandt, vermeer, frans hals and many others still capture attention and admiration all over the world.