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Rubens

The Institute of Black Imagination

The Institute of Black Imagination
New York, United States

Rubens by Edward Lucie-Smith provides a detailed examination of the life, work, and influence of Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. The book explores Rubens’s mastery of composition, color, and movement, focusing on his large-scale historical, religious, and mythological paintings. Lucie-Smith analyzes key aspects of Rubens’s style, including his dynamic figures and dramatic use of light, while also discussing the artist’s role as a diplomat and cultural figure in 17th-century Europe. The study situates Rubens within the broader artistic and historical context of the Baroque era, highlighting his impact on later generations of artists.

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  • Title: Rubens
  • Publisher City: New York
  • Publisher: Spring Books
  • Publication Year: 1966
  • Lexicon of Values: Aesthetics
  • Collection: Holder
  • Author: Lucie-Smith, Edward
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