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Focusing on the aesthetic qualities of Nicolas Poussin's work, Richard Verdi's analysis highlights the painter's exceptional skills in storytelling, design, and color use. The book emphasizes Poussin's influence on later artists, illustrating how his art transcends mere intellectualism to embody beauty and abstraction. Featuring over two hundred illustrations, predominantly in color, it covers Poussin's artistic journey from the mid-1620s until his death in 1665, offering a fresh perspective on his significance in French painting.
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Poussin as a Painter, Richard Verdi
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- 2019
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- Title
- Poussin as a Painter
- Subtitle
- From Classicism to Abstraction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Verdi
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 424
- ISBN13
- 9781789141474
- Category
- Art / Culture, Fine art
- Description
- Focusing on the aesthetic qualities of Nicolas Poussin's work, Richard Verdi's analysis highlights the painter's exceptional skills in storytelling, design, and color use. The book emphasizes Poussin's influence on later artists, illustrating how his art transcends mere intellectualism to embody beauty and abstraction. Featuring over two hundred illustrations, predominantly in color, it covers Poussin's artistic journey from the mid-1620s until his death in 1665, offering a fresh perspective on his significance in French painting.