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A study of one of the most intriguing figures of art history.

Laurinda Dixon

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Price: USD$22.95

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Specifications

Paperback
English
220 x 160 mm, 8 5/8 x 6 1/4 in
352 pp
152 colour illustrations, 48 black and white illustrations
ISBN-13: 9780714839745
ISBN-10: 0714839744

Overview

One of the most intriguing and enigmatic figures of art history, Hieronymus Bosch (c.1450-1516) is known as the creator of disturbing demons and spectacular hellscapes
Adopted by the Surrealists as their predecessor, who saw his work as the imagery of dream, fantasy and the subconscious
Illustrates all the signed and attributed works
Author draws on popular culture, religious texts and contemporary medicine, astrology, astronomy and chemistry to investigate the meaning of Bosch's art

In The Press

'Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing.' (Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London)

'The format is wonderful and offers what had long been missing in academic studies: usable manuals for specific themes or periods...I am definitely not alone in welcoming Art & Ideas as a precious set of teaching tools.' (Joachim Pissarro, Yale University)

'Though the artist was claimed by both Surrealists and hippies as one of their own, Dixon makes a compelling case that much of his outlandish imagery can be explained by the science and morality of his times.' (Chris Hirst, Independent)

'Left me with the feeling I was understanding the significance of Bosch’s arcane imagery for the first time.' (Frank Whitford, Sunday Times)

About the author(s)

Laurinda Dixon is Professor of Art History at Syracuse University, New York. Her books include Alchemical Imagery in Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' and Perilous Chastity: Women and Illness in Pre-Enlightenment Art and Medicine.