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A 3 page paper which examines Dutch art of the 17th century as it differs from Italian art and culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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century. One of the most famous Dutch painters was, of course, Rembrandt, but there were also many more as it seemed art became something enjoyed by all people, even going
so far as to exist in simple peoples homes, something that was not necessarily seen prior to Dutch art. The following paper answers questions, posed by the student requesting this
paper, as it involves an Italian wishing to set up shop and sell Dutch art to the Dutch. Dutch and Italian: Art and Culture
1) How is Dutch society and religion different from Italians? During the 17th century the Dutch had already diverged from the Catholic Church, something that had occurred
back in the 16th century. One author notes, "As the Protestant Reformation spread through Northern Europe during the 16th century, Catholic religious artwork increasingly came under physical attack" (Albany Institute
of History and Art, 2007). The Protestants, in the society of the Dutch people, did not see religious icons as something that should be painted, equating it with a sort
of idolatry (Albany Institute of History and Art, 2007). However, in Italy, still deeply connected to Rome and the Vatican, art was very religious and was often paid for by
the Church to be displayed or created in the Church (Albany Institute of History and Art, 2007). 2) How does the Dutch
art market and patronage operate differently from the Italians? As noted, the Dutch were not connecting their art to religion but were instead painting portraits and also painting more landscapes
and still life paintings. As such patrons were individuals, not religiouis organizations. This is perhaps what enabled many artists to thrive and exist in the Dutch society whereas in Italy
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