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100 1 _aBarker, Virgil,
_d1890-1965
245 1 0 _aPieter Bruegel the Elder
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-06
508 _adeaurider, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Pieter Bruegel the Elder: A Study of His Paintings" by Virgil Barker is an art book published in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This scholarly publication delves into the life and works of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, a renowned painter from the Northern Renaissance known for his detailed landscapes and peasant scenes. The book likely aims to explore the themes, techniques, and historical context of Bruegel's artwork, providing insight into his contributions to art history. The book offers an in-depth analysis of Bruegel's paintings, discussing his unique ability to capture the essence of human life and nature in his work. Barker examines the artist's upbringing, his influences, and the socio-political milieu of the 16th century that shaped his perspectives. Through detailed descriptions and criticisms of several of Bruegel's notable pieces, including "The Harvesters," "The Peasant Dance," and "Children's Games," the text highlights the blend of realism and fantasy that characterizes Bruegel's art. Barker also emphasizes the narrative quality of Bruegel's paintings, which often depict complex human interactions set against the backdrop of rural life. Overall, the study serves as both an appreciation of Bruegel's artistry and as a valuable resource for understanding the cultural significance of his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: The Arts Publishing Corporation, 1926
653 _aBruegel, Pieter, approximately 1525-1569
700 1 _aBruegel, Pieter,
_d1525?-1569
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/pieterbruegeleld00bark
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75540
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