{"title":"Larry Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the celebrated author and art historian, Larry Silver. Known for his profound insights and scholarly expertise, Silver has made significant contributions to the understanding of art, particularly through his books such as \u003cem\u003eOld Age in Art\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRembrandt’s Holland\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarry Silver's works are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the intricate world of arts and culture. He delves deeply into the portrayal of age in art, providing readers with a unique perspective in \u003cem\u003eOld Age in Art\u003c\/em\u003e. Through his exploration, Silver reveals the artist's reflections on life’s final stages, offering an engaging narrative that combines historical context with visual analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eRembrandt’s Holland\u003c\/em\u003e, Silver navigates the rich tapestry of 17th-century Dutch art, illustrating how Rembrandt and his contemporaries captured the essence of their society and environment. This book serves as a brilliant guide for those wishing to understand the cultural and historical influences that shaped one of art history's most fascinating periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarry Silver's books are not just scholarly texts; they are gateways to a deeper appreciation of the role of art in cultural history. Whether you're a student, an enthusiast, or a seasoned art lover, Silver's insightful works are sure to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-age-in-art-by-larry-silver-9781836390510","title":"Old Age in Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOld Age in Art\u003c\/i\u003e shows how aged individuals have been depicted from ancient Greece and Rome to the present century. It explores portraits, including self-portraits of artists in old age, and stories of older figures in religion, myth and history, focusing on the theme of wisdom versus folly. The book also discusses the concept of old age within the Ages of Humanity, especially during the Middle Ages and early modern periods. The final chapter examines how renowned artists like Michelangelo, Titian, and Monet turned to experimental forms and new subjects in their later years, revealing a comparative 'old age style'. This book provides a comprehensive overview of old age in European art history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362937782508,"sku":"9781836390510","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22975713482841.jpg?v=1772904629"},{"product_id":"rembrandts-holland-by-larry-silver-9781789148732","title":"Rembrandt’s Holland","description":"\u003cp\u003eRembrandt van Rijn and the Netherlands grew up together. The artist, born in Leiden in 1606, lived during the tumultuous period of the Dutch Revolt and the establishment of the independent Dutch Republic. He moved to Amsterdam, a cosmopolitan centre of world trade, and became the city's most fashionable portraitist. His attempts to establish himself with the powerful court at The Hague failed, however, and the final decade of his life was marked by financial hardship and personal tragedy.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRembrandt's Holland\u003c\/i\u003e considers anew the life and work of this celebrated painter as it charts his career alongside the visual culture of urban Amsterdam and the new Dutch Republic. It brings to light his problematic relationship with the ruling court at The Hague and re-examines how his art developed, from large-scale, detailed religious imagery to more personal drawings and etchings, moving self-portraits and heartfelt close-ups of saintly figures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing up-to-date scholarship and in-depth analysis of Rembrandt's major works, as well as numerous beautiful images, \u003ci\u003eRembrandt's Holland\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for art students and those who enjoy the work of the Dutch Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362965274860,"sku":"9781789148732","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28016363482824.jpg?v=1772907863"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/larry-silver.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}