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The Netherlands: Beyond the naughty bits
While it might be synonymous with coffee shops and red lights, a tour of tiny Holland is richly rewarding for art lovers
- Published: 13/02/2012 at 06:06 PM
- Newspaper section: Brunch
While the Netherlands might be most commonly associated with the excesses of Amsterdam, its capital, there is a vibrant cultural scene here dating back centuries.
CAST FOR THE PART: Two pieces in the sculpture garden of the Kroller-Muller Museum.
Since Hieronymus Bosch's fantastic depictions of heaven and hell in the 15th century, and especial since the "Golden Age" of the 17th century when Holland was one of the most powerful countries in the world, Dutch art has been at the vanguard of technical advances and cultural innovation. The Netherlands can still claim three of the greatest ever practitioners of fine arts _ Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn and Vincent van Gogh, and the country's museums, performing arts and architecture continue to captivate and innovate.
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About the author
- Writer: Ezra Kyrill Erker
- Position: Writer
