Art History Still Life Book Taschen Publishing

Great Condition Still Life by Norbert Schneider Book *This book was formerly a library book so it does have markings on the inside and outside of book. Description: how did the objects in a still life reflect the customs, ideas and aspirations of the time? This is one of the questions which Norbert Schneider asks in this book. The period between the late Middle Ages in the 17th century was without a doubt the heyday of the still life. It is an art form which gives us valuable insights into the changes of mentality and philosophy as well as the peoples notions of death. Still life's charts the history of scientific discoveries and their acceptance as well as the gradual replacement of the medieval concept of the world. Norbert Schneider is professor of art history at the university of Karlsruhe, Germany he has written books on the art of middle ages, the early modern era in the 19th century as well as the aesthetics and methods in art history.