Hans Holbein the Younger
Author | : Erika Michael |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 778 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : 0815303890 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780815303893 |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Addressing the critical reception of painter Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/98-1543), this volume consists of two parts. The first section comprises a series of short essays reflecting responses to Holbein throughout history which forged his critical and popular reputation. This section also includes overviews of the most important monographs and exhibitions, as well as a selection of research published since 1980. The second, much larger part is an annotated bibliography containing some 2,500 entries on a range of subjects including books, essays in scholarly journals, and articles published in the popular media. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR