Bruegel: Masters of Art

by William Dello Russo

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Pieter Bruegel makes the world’s greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. A Renaissance painter and printmaker best known for his landscapes and peasant scenes, Bruegel’s paintings were often unsentimental depictions of daily village life. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details—allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist’s technique and oeuvre.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 13, 2012

Reviews

[Raul · Rating 4 out of 5]

My recent visit to Brussels and The Musee de Beaux Arts brought me close to this master. I was astounded at some of his paintings, the landscapes, the imagination after the angels falling and especially by the way he characterizes some of the most important occurrences in history among the everyday life of his Flemish folk. I decided to buy this book and several more about him and have made a list of the museums I need to visit to see some other of his masterpieces

[Melanie Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not an art connoisseur. My first experience viewing what most consider masterpieces was a trip to Spain and visiting the Prado, where I was entranced by the Velazquez portrait of the Princess. I also saw works by Goya and El Greco which were fascinating to me. Thus when I was in Vienna, I spent a lunchless day (not wanting to leave) at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and loved Bruegel's paintings there - especially the Peasant Wedding, Peasant Dance and Hunters Returning Home. It was a joy to revisit those works in this book, read a bit about them and see others I hadn't before. The font is not easily read, though, I'm afraid. Otherwise, the book is well worth the browse.