Rembrandt

In this lecture series, art historian Gary Schwartz surveys the life, time and work of Rembrandt van Rijn. He reflects on both the 17th century historical context in which Rembrandt emerged as an artist, as well as on his superb techniques. Schwartz presents the listener with a unique re-introduction to the artist's biography in which he gives a vivid description of Rembrandt's life and his rich and varied drawings, etchings and paintings, such as the Nightwatch.

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A Dutch artist's life
Chapter 1: Rembrandt's birthright as a child of the Truce
Chapter 2: Artistic inheritance
Chapter 3: Biography

Craft and specialties
Chapter 4: Techniques, artistic means and modes
Chapter 5: Genres
Chapter 6: Self-portraiture

Society and posterity
Chapter 7: Early patrons
Chapter 8: Rembrandt's Amsterdamers
Chapter 9: International fame and posterity

Rembrandt's great themes
Chapter 10: Humanity
Chapter 11: Divinity
Chapter 12: His most famous pieces