Hieronymus Bosch (Master Artists Library)
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Hieronymus Bosch (Master Artists Library) Details
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Although truthfully described as 148 pages, this edition offers only about 40 prints. Over a third of them are left and right triptych sections, set two on a page. The matte or semi-gloss coating of the pages offer muted renditions of Bosch's work; there's a dimness felt, partly by the artist's bleak design, perhaps more-so by the printing process.To the book's credit, the writing regarding the artist, his milleu and the art's analysis/context was direct, seemingly thorough and informative. So this book, the least expensive around, is well-worth the discount price. If you're looking for a more dramatic coffee-table book, look elsewhere. Most people are interested the Bosch for his weird little people. Or his Garden of Earthly Delights. But if you've got more scholarly needs, this book'll do just fine.