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The Age of Rubens
How much do you know about seventeenth century Flemish art? How much do you care? Even if you are the most die-hard opponent of the Literature and Arts B requirement, you'll want take the short T-trip to see one of the most talked-about art exhibitions of...
Rubens, perhaps the greatest name in seventeenth century Flemish art, worked primarily in the cosmopolitan city of Antwerp. During the Protestant Reformation, Antwerp was torn apart by fierce religious battles. Only when the devout Catholic Spanish archdukes Albert and Isabella were installed there as governors in 1599 was hope restored...
As the exhibition's title implies, Rubens is the star of the show. He was a multitalented artist who created paintings, drawings, prints, illustrated books and designs for tapestries, sculpture and architecture. His diverse genres include portraits, landscapes, still-lives and allegorical and mythological themes. A man of engaging personality...
Since the palace opened on Aug. 7 to less-than-capacity crowds -- 7,000 to 8,000 initially expected, yet actually drawing only 4,500 a day -- the English press has been quoting disappointed Americans and Japanese who felt entitled to a look at the Queen: at least Mickey Mouse...