The latest Marcel Wanders publication Rijks, Masters of the Golden Age pays homage to the 17th-century Dutch masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum's prestigious Gallery of Honour. The unique art publication combines the finest materials, the most innovative techniques and the testimonies of thought leaders and craft masters from around the world. The books bring the reader eye to eye with over 60 iconic paintings such as Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid. Leading contemporary critical thinkers explain how their perception of the world has been influenced by these paintings. Featuring writings of Ferran Adrià, David Allen, Alain de Botton, Anton Corbijn, Angela Missoni, Jimmy Nelson, Erwin Olaf and many more, the testimonies add a new way of seeing not only these masterpieces, but also life itself. The book is lavishly produced in genuine leather, with beautiful hand-written calligraphy, and the finest printing technique and paper.
| ISBN: | 9789491525292 |
| Publication date: | 4th May 2017 |
| Author: | Marcel Wanders |
| Publisher: | Lannoo an imprint of Lannoo Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 576 pages |
| Series: | Lannoo Publishers |
| Genres: |
History of art |