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Bruegel

Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 2015

Overview

Pieter Bruegel the Elder, a Flemish painter of the 16th century, distinguished himself by focusing on the lives of ordinary people when many contemporaries favored religious or mythological themes. Known as "Peasant Bruegel," he immersed himself in rural communities to capture the customs and daily existence of peasant life. His works serve as a unique record of a vanished folk culture, depicting agriculture, festivals, meals, dances, and games with sophisticated artistic design and masterful use of landscape. Bruegel's art also features intricate visual allegory and idiom, influenced by Hieronymus Bosch.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in Renaissance art and Flemish painters.
• Those fascinated by historical depictions of peasant life and folk customs.
• Art enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive look at Bruegel's complete paintings.

Key features

• Comprehensive introduction to Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
• Features the complete paintings of Bruegel.
• Includes the Prado's The Wine of Saint Martin's Day.
• Hardcover binding.
• 96 pages.
• Published by Taschen in 2015.
• English language.