AH5118
Paragons of Northern Baroque: Rubens and Rembrandt
2016-2017
30
15
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2016-2017
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
Rubens and Rembrandt are the two most important Northern artists of the seventeenth century and any developed understanding of Netherlandish art during this century relies on a sound acquaintance with their work. The differences between Rubens and Rembrandt (which were socio-economic and biographical, as well as artistic) render a joint study of them unusually instructive and also involve students with some of the most outstanding works of seventeenth century art. (Paintings by both are available for first hand study in Edinburgh and Glasgow.) This module examines the two artists in sequence, and thematically: the art of Rubens is explored first, followed by that of Rembrandt. Themes studied include religious, mythological, allegorical and historical iconography, landscape and portraiture.