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Asia in Amsterdam: The Culture of Luxury in the Golden Age

by Jan van Campen, Karina H. Corrigan, Janet C. Blyberg
Asia in Amsterdam: The Culture of Luxury in the Golden Age
Asia in Amsterdam: The Culture of Luxury in the Golden Age

Asian luxuries transformed Dutch Golden Age culture.

If you're intrigued by history and art, "Asia in Amsterdam" offers a captivating look into how Asian luxury goods profoundly influenced Dutch society and aesthetics during the 17th century. It's a richly detailed journey that not only reflects on trade and cultural exchange but also highlights the lasting impact of this period on the Western world. This book could change the way you view the interconnectedness of global cultures and the origins of modern luxury.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Asia in Amsterdam: The Culture of Luxury in the Golden Age

by Jan van Campen, Karina H. Corrigan, Janet C. Blyberg
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ISBN: 9780300212877
Authors: Jan van Campen, Karina H. Corrigan, Janet C. Blyberg
Publisher: Peabody Essex Museum
Date of Publication: 2015-12-08
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History, Travel
Related Topics: Photography, Art History, European History, Design, History, Crafts
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 7 readers)

Description

This lavishly illustrated catalogue discusses the Asian luxury goods that were imported into the Netherlands during the 17th century and demonstrates the overwhelming impact these works of art had on Dutch life and art during the Golden Age. Written by a team of 30 international scholars, this volume presents seven essays and catalogue entries on 150 works of art, including Dutch and Asian paintings, textiles, ceramics, lacquer, furniture, silver, diamonds, and jewellery. From the Dutch settlements throughout Asia—including Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, China, and Japan—Dutch maritime traders brought an astonishing range of luxuries back to the Netherlands. Dutch consumers were enthralled with these foreign goods, which brought new colours, patterns, and textures to their interiors and wardrobes. As seen in the book’s many illustrations, Dutch artists also found inspiration in these objects and incorporated them into portraits, genre scenes, and particularly still-life paintings. Dutch artists and craftspeople also adapted distinctly Asian technologies, such as porcelain and lacquer, to create new works of art inspired by Asia. This catalogue weaves together the complex stories of these diverse works of art and presents fascinating portraits of the dynamic cities of Amsterdam and Batavia (Jakarta)—the Dutch trade centre in Asia during the 17th century.
 

Asian luxuries transformed Dutch Golden Age culture.

If you're intrigued by history and art, "Asia in Amsterdam" offers a captivating look into how Asian luxury goods profoundly influenced Dutch society and aesthetics during the 17th century. It's a richly detailed journey that not only reflects on trade and cultural exchange but also highlights the lasting impact of this period on the Western world. This book could change the way you view the interconnectedness of global cultures and the origins of modern luxury.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.