Primitives Collection

Rogier van der Weyden (1399 / 1400 A?i? 1464) was an Early F
Rogier van der Weyden or Roger de la Pasture (1399/1400 A?i? 1464) was an Early Flemish painter. St Columba Altarpiece from Church of St Columba in Cologne. Oil on Oak Panel. 1455

Broadside on the withdrawal of the wild men of the woods from a world that has changed for the worse
472229 Broadside on the withdrawal of the wild men of the woods from a world that has changed for the worse, woodcut made by Hans Guldenmundt, 1545 (woodcut) by Schaufelein

Dieric Bouts (1415 A?i? 1475) was an Early Netherlandish painter. Ecce agnus Dei. 1462-64. John the Baptist directing the attention of a devotee to Christ. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Usages of Barcelona and primitives constitutions. Customs of Catalonia between lords and vassals. 13th century. Manuscript 157, folio 22. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain

A Shrunken Head From Ecuador
Ecuador: c. 1934 A tsantsa from the Jivaro tribe in Ecuador. This photograph of the shrunken head was taken right after the head was shrunk

Geometric shapes, artwork C013 / 9979
Geometric shapes, computer artwork

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Delve into the captivating world of primitivism, an artistic movement that celebrates the raw beauty and simplicity of early designs. From the expressive brushstrokes of Rogier van der Weyden's "Design for Wall Decoration, c. 1918 (oil on canvas)" to the bold woodcut of Hans Guldenmundt's "Broadside on the withdrawal of the wild men of the woods from a world that has changed for the worse, woodcut made by Hans Guldenmundt, 1545." This movement, which emerged in the Early Renaissance, was also reflected in the constitutions of Barcelona and the intricate geometric shapes found in artwork, such as C013 / 9979. Dieric Bouts, another Early Netherlandish painter, contributed to this movement with his poignant and unadorned masterpieces. Even the mysterious Shrunken Head From Ecuador embodies the primitivist ethos, reminding us of the connection between art, nature, and the human experience.