Renowned for his effervescent and rollicking paintings of Flemish life; Peter Bruegel the Elder also holds a place among the worlds finest engraving designers. This collection contains 64 of his engravings plus a woodcut; arranged in two parts. The first depicts the outer world of nature and man; including landscapes; ships and the sea; and memorable portraits of sixteenth-century Flanders citizens; from aristocrats and burghers to villagers and peasants. The second part envisions the inner worlds of imagination; morality; and religion with scenes from the Gospels and Apocrypha.In addition; the book offers cogent and stimulating commentaries by H. Arthur Klein that provide details of Bruegels life and influences as well as his techniques. Many of these prints served as models for subsequent Bruegel canvases; and each image is accompanied by an essay that places it within its historical context. A unique survey of the best and most magical work of one of historys greatest printmakers; this volume offers a prized addition to the collections of all connoisseurs; especially those interested in the art of engraving.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Walk Down Memory LaneBy AvidReaderMr. Dunnigans work is one of nostalgia more than a guide a tourist might use to explore San Francisco. And that is okay because those of us who grew up in San Francisco can look back at a much different city than it has become in recent years. It might even be best described as autobiographical rather than historical given the anecdotes scattered throughout.From the perspective of history; Mr. Dunnigans discussion of the development of the western portion of San Francisco following the Earthquake and Fire of 1906 does provide insight any history buff would find interesting. But; for the most part; "Growing Up In San Francisco" is just that - a book describing the experiences of one individual growing up in a city he obviously loves and laments the loss of many of the locations once an integral part of "The City".Of necessity; the balance of my review is less than objective. We lived less than 10 blocks from each other. We played; walked; and ran in the very same neighborhoods discussed in his book. And pretty much in the same time-frame though he is 7 years my junior.Mr. Dunnigan attended St. Cecilias and S.I. (St. Ignats; to those of us who were Crusader Rabbits); I; Star of the Sea and Archbishop Riordan High School. While I dont believe Frank and I ever actually met; I am confident our paths crossed at one time or another on Taraval Street since all of the shops; restaurants; and the matinees at Parkside Theater mentioned in his book are the very same ones I frequented growing up on 27th Avenue.His description of the "avenues" brought tears numerous times as I fondly recalled growing up in the 50s and early 60s in the Richmond and Parkside Districts as he recalled long-gone shops; restaurants; and entertainment venues. Hermans Deli on Geary Boulevard I walked past every day on my way to grammar school and we regularly shopped for luscious salads and meats. Larrabaru Bakery on 3rd Avenue at Geary Boulevard where I would ride my bike down the ramp to where the ovens were located to "beg" the bakers for a hot roll; right from the oven and dripping with butter. Park Bowl; Baghdad Bowl; Skateland at the Beach; the Hot House; and many more of the haunts we used to explore in an age when travel throughout "The City" on foot; bike; or MUNI was undertaken without fear as long as we were home in time for dinner. And who could forget watching the "submarine races" on the Marina Green; Great Highway; or at the Palace of Legion of Honor. It was the best of times!Mr. Dunnigans mention of Ginos Restaurant (no longer in business) struck a particularly personal note for both my wife and myself given that is was owned and operated by her cousins for many years.While this is very much a book of limited interest to the vast majority; it is an interesting study in the demise of "The City" and rise of an entirely different one in its place in just a few decades. I highly recommend this book to those planners and developers who are far too eager to tear-down history and call it progress.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ctowlethose were the days - we were so lucky to be raised in SF!
