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Artists of the Renaissance

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Irene Earls

Book Code: GR1937

ISBN: 0-313-31937-5

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31937-2

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240 pages, photos

Greenwood Press

Publication: 4/30/2004

List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 7 x 10

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Series Title: Artists of an Era

Reviews:

[T]he real value of this source is its scholarly yet accessible treatment of what is probably the most influential period in the history of art.
—Library Journal November 1, 2004

Description: The Renaissance is arguably the most significant period in the history of art. Earls provides biographical chapters for each of the 10 most famous artists from the European Renaissance:

Alberti

Brunelleschi

Donatello

Fra Filippo Lippi

Giotto

Da Vinci

Mantegna

Masacio

Michelangelo

Raphael
Each chapter traces the childhood and artistic development of the artist, recounts in vivid detail his most noteworthy creations, places his work within artistic, cultural, and philosophical (often religious) contexts, and examines the ways in which he influenced subsequent generations of artists. A timeline, chapter bibliographies, a glossary of terms, and a subject index provide additional tools for readers researching artists from this unparalleled period of artistic creation and rebirth. In addition to learning about the artists' techniques, training, and creations, readers will learn many fascinating facts about the artists as people. Michelangelo carved his name on his Pieta only after it was publicly displayed and an onlooker attributed it to a Milanese artist. Leonardo da Vinci could bend a horseshoe with his bare hands, and he regularly bought birds from street vendors just to turn them loose. Brunelleschi made his own clocks. Alberti wrote a dramatic comedy in classical Latin that was mistaken by some for an ancient work. These ten artists truly embodied the Renaissance Man ideal. This book illustrates the agonies and the ecstasies of their lives and work.

Table of Contents:

Timeline
Preface
Introduction
Alberti
Brunelleschi
Donatello
Fra Filippo Lippi
Giotto
Leonardo
Mantegna
Masaccio
Michelangelo
Raphael
Glossary
Index

LC Card Number: 2003061267

LCC Class: N6915

Dewey Class: 709


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