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1. Hieronymus Bosch (World of Art) by Walter S. Gibson | |
Paperback: 180
Pages
(1985-02-17)
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Bosch the Medievalist
The World Turned Right Again:Walter Gibson Explains Bosch |
2. Hieronymus Bosch by Larry Silver | |
Hardcover: 424
Pages
(2006-10-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description This intriguing new monograph by noted art historian Larry Silver interprets that artistic vision with admirable lucidity: it explains how Bosch’s understanding of human sin, morality, and punishment, which was conceived in an era of powerful apocalyptic expectation, shaped his dramatic visualizations of hell and of the temptations of even the most steadfast saints. Silver’s account of Bosch’s artistic development is one of the first to benefit from recent technical investigations of the paintings, as well as from the reexamination of the artist’s drawings in relation to his paintings. Hieronymus Bosch is also unique in how securely it places its subject’s work in the broader history of painting in the Low Countries: Silver identifies sources of Bosch’s iconography in a wide range of fifteenth-century panel paintings, manuscript illuminations, and prints, and describes how, despite their own religiousness, Bosch’s pictures helped inspire the secular landscape and genre scenes of later Netherlandish painters. Augmented by 310 illustrations, most in color, including many dramatic close-ups of Bosch’s intricately imagined nightmare scenes, this is the definitive book on a perennially fascinating artist. Customer Reviews (5)
Gorgeous
A MUST for any Bosch fan.
Hieronymus Bosch
Revelations of Hieronymus Bosch
Beautiful and scholarly |
3. The Secret Heresy of Hieronymus Bosch by Lynda Harris | |
Hardcover: 285
Pages
(1996-04)
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New Light on an Old Master! Who would have guessed, for example, that Bosch's Seven Deadly Sins painting had so many hidden heretical symbols, or that his picture of life after death can also be seen on 15th century Bosnian tombstones? Who would have realized that Bosch's art contained so many Italian Renaissance features?All this is not what you'd expect, and it's the originality and excitement of discovery that makes this book so especially interesting. Traditional Bosch fanciers may not agree with Harris's new interpretaton of Bosch's paintings, but original ideas often take a long time to sink in. For me, this well produced book, with its many illustrations, its sympathy with the spiritual side of the Gnostic Cathar religion, and its wide ranging subject matter, is a real eye opener.
Well, maybe! But probably not! The problem with this theory is that there is not a shred of evidence to support it, and Harris herself apparently isn't able to present any. Very little is known about the life of this artist. Harris tries to convince us that her theory is correct by interpreting the paintings as Cathar symbols -- an argument that goes something like: "Here is another Cathar symbol; that confirms my theory. Bosch was a Cathar, etc." The trouble is that most of the "Cathar" symbols are more generally Christian symbols and have been agreed to as such by most other Bosch scholars. There is no need to regard them as heretical. Most of the "anti-religious" symbols in Bosch's paintings are explanable as criticism of a corrupt Catholic clergy just before the advent of Martin Luther. Widespread discontent was understandably in the air. An example of Harris's biased eye is her forced interpretation of Bosch's painting of "John the Baptist (JB) in the Wilderness", pages 155-156. The Cathars regarded JB as an agent of Satan who falsely set himself up as a divine messenger of God. To the Cathars JB was the Anti-Christ. If Bosch were the Cathar zealot that Harris portrays, one would expect to see demons and evil symbols covering this painting, both in the landscape and even on JB himself. After all, they are present in most of Bosch's paintings, even those of a less provocative topic to Cathars than JB. But I see nothing of the sort here. JB is portrayed benignly reclining on the earth and gently pointing to a lamb, the symbol of Christ, as if to say "Here lies the way". What Harris calls the "Tree of Death" is central to the painting and her argument, but it appears to be very much alive, bearing plentiful seeds or fruit which birds are finding delicious and hearty. This, she simply ignores. None of the satanic symbols that Harris herself describes in other paintings appear here. Where is the evil owl, the malignant crescent, the devilish toad, etc? Instead, there is a beautiful pastoral scene, with the gentle Saint lying in peaceful contemplation. There is no hint at all that JB is an agent of the Devil -- quite the contrary. Despite this major flaw, one can obliquely glean interesting insights from this book. The writing is clear and the examples are relevant to the text. Harris probes the symbolism in detail and analyzes several paintings with interest. But, interpreting them as Cathar political statements is simply incredible. I'm not saying that Harris is necessarily wrong, but that the argument just doesn't support her theory. I find her argument to be less than convincing.
An original, interesting and perceptive book.
Fascinating, original & perceptive |
4. The Unknown Hieronymus Bosch by Kurt Falk | |
Paperback: 116
Pages
(2008-09-16)
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Spiritual Science in Paintings
a wonderful book |
5. Hieronymus Bosch : The Complete Paintings and Drawings by Jos Koldeweij, Paul Vandenbroeck | |
Hardcover: 208
Pages
(2001-09-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description This luxurious volume-published to coincide with a major exhibition in Bosch's native Netherlands-examines his art in the context of his times. With every Bosch painting and drawing superbly reproduced in full color, this beautiful book penetrates the mystery that has always surrounded the artist. His worldview, often seen as bizarre, is shown to correspond with that of his contemporaries, among them the scholar and humanist Erasmus. What makes Bosch unique, the authors show, are his unfettered imagination and immense talent. Customer Reviews (6)
Disappointing
I MUST HAVE A DIFFERANT BOOK?
The Best Recent Introduction to Bosch
Get Your Glasses Out
Look elsewhere for Bosch... |
6. Pish, Posh, Said Hieronymus Bosch by Nancy Willard | |
Hardcover: 28
Pages
(1992)
Isbn: 0440846366 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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Pish Posh - Pish Posh, I Love Hieronymus Bosch
Marvelously Imaginative
Glorious illustrations matched by singing language It appears to be out of print at this time (9/22/03).No!!!!!!!!!!!It is an unbelievably good book, and it ought to be available.Anyone I've ever given it to as a gift has treasured it.Now we'll have to treasure our copies all the more.
Introducing Hieronymus Bosch.....
Gorgeous and Enticing The rhymed verse tells of the woes of Bosch's beknighted housekeeper, who must do all the standard house chores while caring for - and being harrassed by - Bosch's collection of weird creatures.She decamps, but finds she can't live without Bosch or his menagerie.Naturally, they live happily ever after.Some of language here is a little advanced, and most kids will understand the book better if an adult helps read it the first few times through. The real heart of the book is not the story but the menagerie - the fish with pickle wings, the dandified oven, the three-legged thistles, the assorted dragons and reptiles - that lives all over and through Bosch's house.The illustrations perfectly capture the peculiar creatures, making them oddly appealing as well as just odd, in lovely, richly-colored and highly detailed renderings.The special frame (the work of the artists' son) is also wonderful. So, although the story is a little weak, this book as a whole is a treasure; it's a literate, intelligent work that acts a springboard to fun and imagination for readers of all ages.The hardbound edition makes an excellent gift for adults who are fans of Bosch or just fantasy, as well as for kids who are tired of cute little stories about Squishy-Wishy Squirrel. ... Read more |
7. Hieronymus Bosch: Garden Of Earthly Delights by Hans Belting | |
Paperback: 126
Pages
(2005-04-28)
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Wonderful plates, wonderful price
very detailed new images
Hieronymous Bosch |
8. Hieronymus Bosch by Wilhelm Fraenger | |
Hardcover: 526
Pages
(2003-04)
list price: US$55.00 Isbn: 3791328794 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description For decades, Hieronymus Bosch’s brilliant, hallucinatory paintings have mystified viewers as well as art historians. Questions about the artist’s use of symbols, his preoccupation with man’s sinfulness and hell, and even details about the Bosch’s own life have been the source of speculation and frustration. Wilhelm Fraenger’s masterwork, the culmination of twenty years of meticulous research and scholarly detective work, reveals his fascinating discoveries about Bosch’s patrons and the secular and religious climate in which he painted. This classic monograph available for the first time from Prestel looks beyond the bizarre nature of Bosch’s images to decipher their true meanings and purpose. Written in an eminently readable and entertaining style, and illustrated with more than more than two hundred reproductions, the book invites readers to enter the painter’s phantasmagoric universe, and deepens their understanding of this often misunderstood artist. |
9. Bosch: The Complete Paintings (Basic Art) by Walter Bosing | |
Paperback: 96
Pages
(1994-09-01)
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The Mysterious Hieronymus Bosch
Taschen are cynical |
10. Hieronymus Bosch: New Insights into His Life & Work by Bernard Aikema, Hans Jansen, Hieronymus Bosch | |
Paperback: 144
Pages
(2001-11-15)
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Editorial Review Product Description Edited by Jos Koldewij and Bernard Vermet. Essays by Bernard Aikema, Hans Jansen, Peter Klein, Pilar Silva et. al. 100 b&w. |
11. Hieronymus Bosch by Charles De Tolnay | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1965-01-01)
Isbn: 0517255251 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
12. Hieronymus Bosch: Garden of Earthly Delights (Prestel XL) by Melanie Klier | |
Paperback: 24
Pages
(2004-04)
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Editorial Review Product Description This poster-and-book combination provides clear evidence of why Bosch’s triptych continues to fascinate and intrigue us nearly five hundred years after its creation. The book offers stunningly close examination of the work after its recent restoration. Accompanied by a brief, fascinating essay that offers cultural and historical background on Bosch and his art, these numerous details allow readers to appreciate fully the breadth and magnificence of Bosch’s achievement. A detachable poster of the painting, suitable for framing, makes this package an extraordinary gift for the artist’s many devotees. Customer Reviews (4)
beautiful,grotesque,beautiful,maybe heretical,and compact.
Nice reference
earthly delight
delightful mini |
13. Bosch: Masters of Art by Carl Linfert | |
Paperback: 128
Pages
(2003-11-11)
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Excellent Color Plates!
Scary |
14. The Millenium of Hieronymus Bosch: Outlines of a New Interpretation by Wilhelm Franger | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1952)
Asin: B000HLLVOQ Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
15. First Impressions: Hieronymus Bosch by Gary Schwartz | |
Hardcover: 92
Pages
(1997-09-01)
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Great paintings by a great artist! |
16. The Essential Hieronymus Bosch (Essential Series) by W. John Campbell | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(2000-11)
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Customer Reviews (1)
Good for art, much less so for theology |
17. Millennium of Hieronymus Bosch by William Franger | |
Hardcover: 176
Pages
(1977-01)
Isbn: 087817172X Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
18. Hieronymus Bosch by Walter S. Gibson | |
Paperback: 180
Pages
(1985-02)
Isbn: 0195199456 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
19. The Life and Works of Hieronymus Bosch (The Life and Works Series) by Trewin Copplestone | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1996-02)
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Customer Reviews (1)
The book is very good, andthe paintings are interesting. |
20. Hieronymus Bosch by Ludwig von Baldass | |
Hardcover: 242
Pages
(1960)
Asin: B0007DNZR0 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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