This book by Magdalene Winsten contains 162 high-quality annotated reproductions of paintings and drawings by Hieronymus Bosch. He was an Early Netherlander painter of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Many of his works depict sin and human moral failings. Bosch used images of demons; half-human animals and machines to evoke fear and confusion to portray the evil of man. His works contain complex; highly original; imaginative; and dense use of symbolic figures and iconography; some of which was obscure even in his own time. The correct number of Boschs existing artworks has been a topic of substantial dispute. He signed only 7 of his paintings; and there is doubt whether every one the paintings on one occasion ascribed to him were in fact from his hand. In adding up; his technique was very high-ranking; and was extensively imitated by his various followers. Nowadays no more than 25 masterpieces are definitively credited to him.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Easy recipes can be part of the processBy coachwriterLove this book. Like most ardent crafters; I have a studio full of not-so-good-for-people-or-planet paints; glues and who-knows-what else. While I realize these arent so great to work with and might cause problems; I never thought (duh!)about making any of these items myself.What I really like about "Green Guide For Artists;" are the simple; straightforward recipes; presented clearly and engagingly. Honestly; I could hardly wait to try making many of the items to use in my "Celebrate Green" projects. Im not a painter; but a crafter in mixed media so the title was a bit intimidating; but even as a crafter; I use many of the items the author covers.One other thought. Some artists/crafters might not see the point of making your own non-toxic materials. Its possible to buy them. But I realized as I was making some glue; that I could choose to look at the "making" as part of the process of creating. Its actually fun and adds a dimension to my work that I dont feel is there when I use store bought.Like other reviewers; I really liked the resource section. Personally; though; the second half of the book featuring art projects ; didnt contribute that much. It wouldnt stop me from buying the book; but it wouldnt make me want to buy it either!I recently was interviewed on Fave Crafts radio and mentioned the book as an excellent; helpful purchase. Sure wish it was printed on 100% PCW paper with non-toxic inks. That would have made it even better!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy NinaBeautifully and clearly written. Artistically considered photography enhanced the style of the book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Got this as a gift - it was well-received.By Laura YoungWe purchased this as a gift for our nieces husband who is an artist that is also very interested in sustainable green living. He loved this book and the ideas that it shared. I would highly recommend it to others who have similar interests or for teachers looking to share this information with students.
