Rembrandt: Masters of Art

by Stefano Zuffi

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Rembrandt makes the world’s greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. Celebrated for his penetrating portraits, richly detailed landscapes, and evocative narrative paintings, the seventeenth century artist Rembrandt is generally considered one of Europe’s greatest painters and printmakers, and the master of the Dutch School. His work is distinguished by broad brushwork, luminous palettes, and a sense of order and movement that recalls the finest Renaissance art. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers fullpage spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details—allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist’s technique and oeuvre. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, timeline, and suggestions for further reading.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Stefano Zuffi (Milano, 24 maggio 1961) è uno storico dell'arte italiano.

Laureato alla Statale di Milano, è autore di numerosi volumi di divulgazione culturale, legati alla storia dell'arte soprattutto rinascimentale e barocca. Consulente editoriale per la casa editrice Electa, è stato responsabile di alcune collane di successo al grande pubblico, come gli Artbook e, dal 2002, I dizionari dell'arte.

Tra le sue pubblicazioni, una monografia su Dürer, Il Grande Atlante della Pittura (Electa) e il saggio Rinascimento (Mondadori): tradotte in più lingue, hanno raggiunto una tiratura di oltre un milione e mezzo di copie vendute in tutto il mondo.

Ha partecipato alla trasmissione Riguardiamoli condotta da Salvatore Maria Fares su RETEDUE della Radio Svizzera Italiana, curando una rubrica dedicata all' arte e alle mostre.

Ricopre l'incarico di responsabile culturale dell'Associazione Amici di Brera ed è presidente dell'Associazione Amici del Poldi Pezzoli.

È inoltre curatore della Pinacoteca Podesti di Ancona.

Reviews

[madus · Rating 3 out of 5]

livro de criança, so tem imagens

[Pam Strachan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Succinct, with beautiful illustrations. A great Christmas present.

[Alex Hardie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic overview of someone i knew very little about but having picked up this book at his exhibition very recently I was hugely impressed, it’s a quick read but the incredibly generous and high quality images of his art work are a stand out for me.

[Bloodorange · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zuffi as usual. Great for beginners.

[Andrei Yurashevich · Rating 5 out of 5]

an old painter with the world against him

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rembrandt clearly understood his ability and talent. Unfortunately, his contemporaries did not, which led to his sad downfall. Still, his works stand as majestic and profound with details. This book capsulated his life's work and story with depth suitable for readers who are new to art. It carefully chronicles each art work and location with annotation on the period of life when Rembrandt painted it. It opened for me the door to understand as much as I can, the man behind the paintings. Rembrandt is truly a gem to mankind.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of those books with a short introductory essay followed by a series of full-page illustrations accompanied by facing-page blurbs. Image quality is fine but the book is a smallish paperback, so the photos are not large. This is a decent intro if you really know nothing about the artist, but I thought the descriptions of the plates were dull and even repetitive, something you'd think the author could avoid in such a brief treatment and with a subject as complex and fascinating as Rembrandt.

[Jakša · Rating 5 out of 5]

Od svih slikara o kojima sam u poslednje vreme čitao Rembrant je imao najdirljiviju životnu priču, bio je izuzetan čovek, sa divljenja vrednom životnom filozofijom i svetonazorima. Fasciniran sam majstorskom igrom svetlosti na njegovim slikama, sjajnom i originalnom obradom tema, tehničkom izuzetnošću njegovog stila.

[Nejra]

The writing was succinct without lacking in detail, documenting both his life and proceeding onto an analysis of his paintings that clearly serves as a celebration of his masterful oeuvre. A short but sweet read- I can see why this is my uncle's favourite artist.

[alissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides a walk-through of Rembrandt's major works, connecting each painting with his life and his development as an artist. I found it to be an excellent introductory book to the art and the world of Rembrandt, as the descriptions are carefully curated.

[JoAnne Styger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first non-fiction art book I've read. I'm giving it 4 because I liked it, could understand the criticism of the art, and would like to read about more artists.