Is there any technical evolution in the oeuvre of an artist? The case of Simon Marmion
(2018) HNA (Historians of Netherlandish Art) Conference — Location: Gand (23.May.2018)
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- Stylistic evolution is well known in the oeuvre of painters and illuminators. But is there any evolution of their painting technique throughout their all carreer or do they continue to use the same technique to build their works, adapting it to the stylistic changes? This question will be addressed with the case of Simon Marmion specially in his illuminations. Active for more than thirty years, Marmion show stylistic evolution, going from large compositions to close-ups. But what about his way of producing his illuminations? And what about his Saint Bertin Altarpiece (Berlin, Staatliche Museen), a panel painting? Is there any technical similarities between both techniques he used? Focus will be made on the way of producing faces and garments, without avoiding different other elements. Some examples of his production will be taken to enhance the different aspects of his production. Grisailles made by Marmion will also be examined to understand if he use the same technique, only reducing the tones to achieve the grisailles effect.
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Dubois, A. (2018). Is there any technical evolution in the oeuvre of an artist? The case of Simon Marmion. HNA (Historians of Netherlandish Art) Conference, Gand. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/48509