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The book delves into the remarkable achievements of the Netherlands during its seventeenth-century Golden Age, highlighting its economic prosperity, high literacy rates, and vibrant artistic culture. Michael North investigates the factors contributing to this success, such as trade, industry, and a structured social network, while emphasizing the transformative role of art in society. He examines the impact of commercialization on artistic production, the dynamics of art ownership, and the careers of notable artists like Vermeer and Rembrandt, offering a comprehensive view of this pivotal historical period.
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Art and Commerce in the Dutch Golden Age, Michael North
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- Released
- 1999
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Art and Commerce in the Dutch Golden Age
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael North
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN10
- 0300081316
- ISBN13
- 9780300081312
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- The book delves into the remarkable achievements of the Netherlands during its seventeenth-century Golden Age, highlighting its economic prosperity, high literacy rates, and vibrant artistic culture. Michael North investigates the factors contributing to this success, such as trade, industry, and a structured social network, while emphasizing the transformative role of art in society. He examines the impact of commercialization on artistic production, the dynamics of art ownership, and the careers of notable artists like Vermeer and Rembrandt, offering a comprehensive view of this pivotal historical period.