Flemish painting flourished from the early 15th century until the 17th century, gradually becoming distinct from the painting of the rest of the Low Countries, especially the modern Netherlands. In the early period, up to about 1520, the painting of the whole area is (especially in the Anglophone world) typically considered as a whole, as Early Netherlandish painting. This was dominated by the Flemish south, but painters from the north were also important. Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting, of which Antwerp became the centre, covers the period up to about 1580 or later, by the end of which the north and south Netherlands had become politically separated. Flemish Baroque painting was especially important in the first half of the 17th century, dominated by Rubens.
In theory the term does not refer to modern Flanders but to the County of Flanders and neighbouring areas of the Low Countries such as the Tournaisis and Duchy of Brabant. However this distinction, well understood in modern Belgium, has always been disregarded by most foreign observers and writers. Flanders delivered the leading painters in Northern Europe and attracted many promising young painters from other countries. These painters were invited to work at foreign courts and had a Europe-wide influence. Since the end of the Napoleonic era, Flemish painters have again been contributing to a reputation that had been set by the Old Masters.[1]
The Franco-Flemish School of musical composition flourished beginning at about the same time.
From the early 16th century, the Italian Renaissance started to influence the Flemish painters. The result was very different from the typical Italian Renaissance painting. The leading artist was Pieter Brueghel the Elder, who avoided direct Italian influence, unlike the Northern Mannerists.
Following the deaths of major artists like Rubens in 1640 and the end of the Eighty Years War in 1648, the cultural significance of Flanders declined.
Revival
A revival of painting in this region came in the advent of the Belgian Revolution of 1830 and work around that time is often considered Flemish.[2] The painters, who flourished in the aftermath of this patriotic period, are usually referred to as Belgian rather than Flemish. That kingdom comprising Flanders, often influences also more recent artists's categorization (see List of Belgian painters).
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Further reading
Dutch and Flemish paintings from the Hermitage. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1988. ISBN978-0-87099-509-5.
Van Beselaere, Walther (introduction: Teirlinck, Herman) (1961). Moderne Vlaamse schilderkunst van 1850 tot 1950 van Leys tot Permeke (in Dutch). Brussels: De Arcade.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
Liedtke, Walter A. (1984). Flemish paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. ISBN0870993569.
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Flemish painting flourished from the early 15th century until the 17th century gradually becoming distinct from the painting of the rest of the Low Countries especially the modern Netherlands In the early period up to about 1520 the painting of the whole area is especially in the Anglophone world typically considered as a whole as Early Netherlandish painting This was dominated by the Flemish south but painters from the north were also important Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting of which Antwerp became the centre covers the period up to about 1580 or later by the end of which the north and south Netherlands had become politically separated Flemish Baroque painting was especially important in the first half of the 17th century dominated by Rubens The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck In theory the term does not refer to modern Flanders but to the County of Flanders and neighbouring areas of the Low Countries such as the Tournaisis and Duchy of Brabant However this distinction well understood in modern Belgium has always been disregarded by most foreign observers and writers Flanders delivered the leading painters in Northern Europe and attracted many promising young painters from other countries These painters were invited to work at foreign courts and had a Europe wide influence Since the end of the Napoleonic era Flemish painters have again been contributing to a reputation that had been set by the Old Masters 1 The Franco Flemish School of musical composition flourished beginning at about the same time Contents 1 Late Gothic 2 Renaissance 3 Baroque 4 Decline 5 Revival 6 See also 7 References 8 Further reading 9 External linksLate Gothic EditMain article Early Netherlandish painting The so called Flemish Primitives were the first to popularize the use of oil paint Their art has its origins in the miniature painting of the late Gothic period Chief among them were Jan van Eyck Hans Memling Hugo van der Goes Robert Campin and Rogier van der Weyden The court of the Duchy of Burgundy was an important source of patronage Renaissance EditMain article Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting From the early 16th century the Italian Renaissance started to influence the Flemish painters The result was very different from the typical Italian Renaissance painting The leading artist was Pieter Brueghel the Elder who avoided direct Italian influence unlike the Northern Mannerists Peter Paul Rubens self portraitBaroque EditMain article Flemish Baroque painting After the Siege of Antwerp 1584 1585 the Southern Provinces of the Netherlands Flanders remained under Spanish rule and were separated from the independent Dutch Republic Although many artists fled the religious wars and moved from the Southern Netherlands to the Dutch Republic see Dutch Golden Age painting Flemish Baroque painting flourished especially in the Antwerp school during the seventeenth century under Rubens Anthony van Dyck and Jacob Jordaens Decline EditFollowing the deaths of major artists like Rubens in 1640 and the end of the Eighty Years War in 1648 the cultural significance of Flanders declined Revival EditA revival of painting in this region came in the advent of the Belgian Revolution of 1830 and work around that time is often considered Flemish 2 The painters who flourished in the aftermath of this patriotic period are usually referred to as Belgian rather than Flemish That kingdom comprising Flanders often influences also more recent artists s categorization see List of Belgian painters See also EditBurgundian Netherlands Dutch Golden Age Early Renaissance painting Flemish Expressionism Guild of Romanists List of Flemish painters Northern Renaissance Spanish NetherlandsReferences Edit Belgian painting South African Encyclopedia SAE MyFundi Archived from the original on July 20 2011 Retrieved 29 May 2014 Guide de visite Episode des journees de septembre 1830 sur la place de l Hotel de Ville de Bruxelles Musee d Art Ancien Musees royaux des Beaux Arts de Belgique Peinture flamande Ecoles du Nord XIXeme siecle en Belgique in French Insecula Society Thailand Archived from the original on 13 July 2011 Retrieved 16 February 2011 Further reading EditDutch and Flemish paintings from the Hermitage New York The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1988 ISBN 978 0 87099 509 5 Van Beselaere Walther introduction Teirlinck Herman 1961 Moderne Vlaamse schilderkunst van 1850 tot 1950 van Leys tot Permeke in Dutch Brussels De Arcade a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link Liedtke Walter A 1984 Flemish paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York The Metropolitan Museum of Art ISBN 0870993569 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Flemish paintings National Gallery of Art Washington DC Painting in Layers Still Life Painters Flemish painting Louvre Flemish Art Collection Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Flemish painting amp oldid 1138809529, 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