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Author : Geraldine A Johnson
Release : 2005-04-21
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : 549/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction by : Geraldine A Johnson
Download or read book Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction written by Geraldine A Johnson. This book was released on 2005-04-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise and readable introduction to Renaissance art.-publisher description.
Author : Geraldine A. Johnson
Release : 2005
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Book Rating : 833/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Renaissance Art by : Geraldine A. Johnson
Download or read book Renaissance Art written by Geraldine A. Johnson. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a broad cultural-historical context for some of the Renaissance's most famous artists and works of art. It considers both famous and lesser-known artists, patrons and works of art from the period.
Author : Geraldine A Johnson
Release : 2005-04-21
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 550/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction by : Geraldine A Johnson
Download or read book Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction written by Geraldine A Johnson. This book was released on 2005-04-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Botticelli, Holbein, Leonardo, Dürer, Michelangelo: the names are familiar, as are the works, such as the Last Supper fresco, or the monumental marble statue of David. But who were these artists, why did they produce such memorable images, and how would their original beholders have viewed these objects? Was the Renaissance only about great masters and masterpieces, or were "mistresses" also involved, such as women artists and patrons? And what about the 'minor'-pieces that Renaissance men and women would have encountered in homes, churches and civic spaces? This exciting and stimulating volume will answer such questions by considering both famous and lesser-known artists, patrons and works of art within the cultural and historical context of Renaissance Europe. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Jerry Brotton
Release : 2003-05-22
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 374/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Renaissance Bazaar by : Jerry Brotton
Download or read book The Renaissance Bazaar written by Jerry Brotton. This book was released on 2003-05-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than ever before, the Renaissance stands as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. This wide-ranging exploration of the Renaissance sees the period as a time of unprecedented intellectual excitement and cultural experimentation and interaction on a global scale, alongside a darker side of religion, intolerance, slavery, and massive inequality of wealth and status. It guides the reader through the key issues that defined the period, from its art, architecture, and literature, to advancements in the fields of science, trade, and travel. In its incisive account of the complexities of the political and religious upheavals of the period, the book argues that Europe's reciprocal relationship with its eastern neighbours offers us a timely perspective on the Renaissance as a moment of global inclusiveness that still has much to teach us today.
Author : Beth Williamson
Release : 2004-06-24
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : 28X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Christian Art by : Beth Williamson
Download or read book Christian Art written by Beth Williamson. This book was released on 2004-06-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work decodes the key themes, signs and symbols found in Christian art - the Eucharist, the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the medieval and Renaissance periods, to the 21st century.
