Bruges, Belgium - 02
by AM FineArtPrints
Title
Bruges, Belgium - 02
Artist
AM FineArtPrints
Medium
Painting - Painting
Description
Bruges, Belgium - 02 by Andrea Mazzocchetti
The Historic Centre of Brugge is an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble, illustrating significant stages in the commercial and cultural fields in medieval Europe.
Brugge in medieval times was known as a commercial metropolis in the heart of Europe.
The city reflects a considerable exchange of influences on the development of art and architecture, particularly in brick Gothic, which is characteristic of northern Europe and the Baltic. This architecture strongly determines the character of the historic centre of the city.
In the 15th century, Brugge was the cradle of the Flemish Primitives and a centre of patronage and painting development for artists such as Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling. Many of their works were exported and influenced painting styles all over Europe. Exceptionally important collections have remained in the city until today.
Uploaded
July 10th, 2019
Embed
Share
