Heckscher William Sebastian (11 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. What Pictures Are Made of: Materials and Techniques. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. 299.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. 299.

Condition: New. pp. 299.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of art and science in 17th-century Amsterdam through an in-depth exploration of a renowned painting depicting a public anatomy lesson. The author meticulously examines the painting's historical, artistic, and scientific context, shedding light on the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped its creation. Readers are transported to the vibrant city of Amsterdam during its Golden Age, where artistic innovation flourished alongside groundbreaking scientific discoveries. The author skillfully unveils the painting's connection to the broader tradition of anatomical representations, tracing its roots back to Renaissance masterpieces and exploring the evolving understanding of the human body and the mysteries of life and death. Through a captivating blend of art historical analysis and cultural commentary, the book explores themes of artistic representation, scientific inquiry, and the complex relationship between art and society. The author's insightful observations reveal the profound ways in which the painting reflects the intellectual aspirations, social dynamics, and cultural values of its time. By unraveling the layers of meaning embedded within the artwork, this book offers a fresh perspective on a timeless masterpiece, illuminating the enduring significance of art as a window into the human condition and a testament to the power of human curiosity and creativity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition of Garrison-Morton 6610.2. x, 283 pp; 21 text figs.; 48 plates. Original cloth, 4to. Near Fine, in near fine dust jacket. '[L]earned and magnificent book . . . One is reminded of a similar book by Panofsky on Dürer, which may in a sense be said to be concerned with a single engraving, The Melancholie. But, whereas in the latter all seems relevant to the work under discussion and every detail is found to be charged with a special significance, this is not true of the former. Indeed, Dr Heckscher's avowed intention is that the Rembrandt of the 1630's will emerge from this study as a veritable Janus, speaking to us through the anatomy of Dr Tulp with equal authority over the past and future, the present and the hereafter' (C. E. Kellett, review for The Burlington Magazine, Vol. 101, No. 673, April, 1959, pp. 148, 150-152).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1958 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 306 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 306 Heckscher, William S. (William Sebastian), 1904-1999.