Discusses the Egyptian pyramids; Greek temples; Roman buildings; and megalithic monuments in Britain; the book includes chapters on architecture in Mesoamerica; the early Middle East; and ancient China and Japan.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful. Artist and innovator.By wiredweirdRembrandt didnt invent etching; but he very nearly reinvented it. He did more with mixed processes; especially drypoint and etching; than anyone before him. He was also among the first to use etching as a drawing medium; giving it a freedom it had never had before.One distinctive feature of this book is that each print is reproduced full size. That gives the viewer unique insight into each work - was it small enough to fit the hand; or so big it had to be worked on a bench or table? Just how fine was that texture of lines? Even the biggest prints are presented full size; in a set of oversized sheets that come with the book.Probably hundreds of authors have written about Rembrandts art; especially his drawing and etchings. I dont have much to add except what I personally have learned from his work. As well as light and dark; Rembrandt modulates a picture in levels of detail. Look at B76; for example; "Christ presented to the people." The central figures have expression and nuance. Outliers; like those towards lower left are barely sketched in. Its a fascinating way for the artist to guide the viewers attention.One author (I forget who) was asked to name the finest printmaker of all time. He started by eliminating Rembrandt; on the grounds that this master went so far past any mortal skill that he was outside of merely human history. This book shows just where that claim came from.//wiredweird1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Notebook of Rembrandts EtchingsBy John Davies (Dr)OK; this book may not reproduce the fineness of detail of Rembrandts etchings nor us his quality of paper; but this is a low cost production. It is a good reference book on his etchings but dont expect gallery reproduction quality. All the etchings are reproduced at the original size and so there are a number of large works printed separately. I you want to see high quality; then you will need to hunt down the original. For me; it is a handy reference.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Caution: Actual Size means small.By buyerThe reproductions are printed on good paper; [presumably] actual size; and are detailed so the book delivers on its title. The user experience; however; is looking at very small; extremely fine-lined drawings of which portions are very difficult to discern at the given size and in all-black ink with no tonal gradations. The dark areas of the piece called the Three Trees cloud out beyond readability. This piece and 95% of other pieces in the book would have benefited from being printed with a carefully chosen sepia to enliven and clarify the work at this scale. Many users will consider using a magnifying glass with this book. Personally; I will be looking for a replacement publication that offers Rembrandts etchings enlarged for actual enjoyment of his compositions. Otherwise; I consider this best for the Rembrandt completist or the etching connoisseur. I would have liked to have seen a review like mine before purchasing.
