Introducing Rembrandt

Rembrandt was one of the greatest artists the world has known. He was born in Leiden, Holland, in 1606 and became known for fine drawings and paintings of people and religious subjects. By the age of seventeen, he had started his own studio and soon became a leading portrait artist in Amsterdam. In this book, the author introduces us to the man whose talent, originality, and passion produced some of the greatest art of all time. Book jacket.

《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评

Gr 3-5-Using an Eyewitness-like, two-page format, Sturgis attempts to introduce Rembrandt's work, explain the triumphs and problems of his personal life, and describe the political realities of his native Holland. Unfortunately, the book misses its mark. While the information itself is generally accurate, the writing is choppy, and facts are not always given in a linear fashion. At times, questions posed are not fully answered. Furthermore, instead of embellishing the text, captions are often the primary source of information, making the narrative difficult to follow. Also, while the author starts out with an admiring tone, he quickly turns to criticizing the artist's motives and even his abilities. There is no glossary; terms such as chiaroscuro, etching, and still life are described but not cross-referenced in the index. Other terms, e.g., print, are never explained at all. While the quality of photos is good, some are too small for discerning detail. In some cases, references are made to a specific photo that does not appear for several pages, and the antique map that shows the artist's birthplace is impossible to read. The final page of text, entitled ``Did He Do It?'', seems to promote questions rather than add closure to the book. Stick with the ``Art for Children'' series (Lippincott).-Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan, Wheeler School, Providence, RI (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评

Full-color reproductions of a representative sampling of Rembrandt's drawings, paintings, and prints enhance an engaging text to create an excellent introduction to the artist's life, work, and importance in the history and development of art. Intriguingly juxtaposed works and probing questions invite active looking and comparison. Ind. From HORN BOOK 1994, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Rembrandt by Himself	p. 4
Early Years	p. 6
Holland in the Seventeenth Century	p. 8
Portraits--Painting People	p. 10
Amsterdam	p. 12
Rembrandt the Teacher	p. 14
Painting Stories	p. 16
The Night Watch	p. 18
Rembrandt and Women	p. 20
Painting Bodies	p. 22
Rembrandt the Etcher	p. 24
Later Life	p. 26
How Did He Do It?	p. 28
Did He Do It?	p. 30
Some Key Dates	p. 31
Index	p. 32

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