Pierre Rosenberg a consacré sa carrière à la recherche historico-artistique, se concentrant principalement sur les dessins et peintures français et italiens des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, ainsi que sur l'histoire de la collection. Sa production prolifique comprend des centaines d'articles dans des revues savantes majeures. Il a été conservateur, puis Directeur général du Louvre, laissant une marque significative dans le monde de l'art. Son expertise et son dévouement à l'art en font une figure éminente de l'histoire de l'art.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been chosen by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of human thought and culture.
This book gathers together 100 paintings from every school from the 1400s to the early 1900s selected by the prominent art historian, ex-Director and current President of the Musée du Louvre, Pierre Rosenberg. American museums often have a work in their collections that has no equivalent in any European museum except in its country of origin. Rosenberg's selection of paintings is a personal, subjective and passionate one. In certain cases, his choice upholds that which is already time-honored and universally celebrated, and in others it draws attention to an exceptional work by an artist who is not. The author justifies his choices in the notes accompanying each of the paintings presented. As well as providing name of artist, title of work, dimensions and date, he addresses the provenance and conditions of its purchase and of its entry into the museum concerned. Quite apart from a selection that may prove debatable, this book aims to stimulate thought on the part of those who believe in the museum's dual function—educational and contemplative—and those who are inebriated by the scent of museums.
One Hundred Paintings in American Museums Unmatched in European Collections
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This book gathers together 100 paintings from every school from the 1400s to the early 1900s selected by the prominent art historian, ex-Director and current President of the Muse;e du Louvre, Pierre Rosenberg. American museums often have a work in their collections that has no equivalent in any European museum except in its country of origin. Rosenberg's selection of paintings is a personal, subjective and passionate one. In certain cases, his choice upholds that which is already time-honored and universally celebrated, and in others it draws attention to an exceptional work by an artist who is not. The author justifies his choices in the notes accompanying each of the paintings presented. As well as providing name of artist, title of work, dimensions and date, he addresses the provenance and conditions of its purchase and of its entry into the museum concerned. Quite apart from a selection that may prove debatable, this book aims to stimulate thought on the part of those who believe in the museum's dual function--educational and contemplative--and those who are inebriated by the scent of museums.
This new book explores Chardin's life and works, the development of his style, and his impact on later artists. It brings together his most influential paintings and pastels, as well as little-known works. Pierre Rosenberg, director of the Louvre and an authority on Chardin, and Helene Prigent have created a book that is a celebration of one of France's treasures.
Celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Chardin (1699-1779) this new work presents an in-depth study of his still lifes and scenes of domestic life. Respected by Manet and Cezanne, an inspiration to Morandi and Soutine, Chardin was above all a man of his time.