Friday 28 September 2012

I have just started studying - Early Netherlandish Art - Part 1

This week I started a course with the WEA - Workers Educational Association here in Colchester to study Early Netherlandish art.. Well I'm as surprised as you.. !  Well, I have this friend.... Who also has a hidden passion for medieval art... Need I say no more...

"The course will introduce the art and social climate of the Fifteenth Century Northern Renaissance via the exploration of the amazing artistic techniques of the painters such as Jan Van Eyck, Rovert Campin and Rogier Van Der Weyden."  Says the blurb...  This sounds a bit heavy but I think that it will be an exciting journey..

Week 1:  The Dukes of Burgundy 
Duke of Burgundy Philip the Bold, France 
Philip the Bold - Philippe le Hardi 1364 -1404
Duke of Burgundy John the Fearless, History of France
John the Fearless - Jean sans-Peur 1404- 1419
 
 Philip the Good - Philippe le Bon 1419 - 1467
 
Charles the Bold - Charles le Téméraire 1467 -1477
 There were four Dukes of Burgundy in these golden years between 1364 and 1477: Philip the Bold, John the Fearless, Philip the Good and Charles the Bold. Each married well, so increasing the Duchy’s cross-border land and power. The Low Countries, what we know now as Belgium and the Netherlands, were amongst the rich gains bringing untold craft skills, culture and prosperity. A sumptuous court resulted where every aspect of the arts was patronised: tapestries, music, sculpture, gastronomy and fine arts. Burgundy blossomed, gaining in stature and power.

We also took a look at the book of hours other wise known as Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry . This will blow your mind, so much detail.. So amazing.. 
I am totally hooked.. And looking forward to next week...

5 comments:

  1. Amazing and so Interesting - can't wait to see your related work too

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  2. This sounds fascinating and such a 'rich' source of ideas for your own future art. I know you're going to enjoy this class.

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  3. So nice to read about the history ans art of my country :)

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  5. I love your ideas. Thanks for sharing. I did learn a lot from your blog. Nicely done. God bless you.

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