Art and Society in Italy 1350-1500
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Book Overview
The Italian Renaissance was a pivotal period in the history of Western culture during which artists such as Masaccio, Donatello, Fra Angelico, and Leonardo created some of the world's most influential and exciting works in a variety of artistic fields. Here, Evelyn Welch presents a fresh picture of the Italian Renaissance by challenging traditional scholarship and placing emphasis on recreating the experience of contemporary Italians: the patrons who commissioned the works, the members of the public who viewed them, and the artists who produced them. Art and Society in Italy 1350-1500 dramatically revises the traditional story of the Renaissance and takes into account new issues that have greatly enriched our understanding of the period. From paintings and coins to sculptures and tapestries, Welch examines the issues of materials, workshop practices, and artist-patron relationships, and explores the ways in which visual imagery related to contemporary sexual, social, and political behavior.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:019284203X
ISBN13:9780192842039
Release Date:May 1997
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:352 Pages
Weight:1.83 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.6" x 9.4"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Exelent book great images
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I couldn't put it down. I am glad to add it to my library of art history books. The images are detailed.
Interesting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
A very interesting book if you are brushing up on Italian Art and paintings.
Great Overview
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Well written and researched, Ms. Welch does a very good job of giving an overall view of an important period of history - both artistic and political. Good jumping off point for more specific studies in Italian Renaissance history.
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