Giovanni Pisano: Sculptor
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Michael Ayrton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames And Hudson, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Strong spine. Foxing on top paper edges.
This scholarly art history volume presents a comprehensive examination of Giovanni Pisano, one of the most influential sculptors of the Italian Gothic period. It meticulously chronicles his artistic development, analyzing his groundbreaking works and their profound impact on the evolution of European sculpture. The text details Pisano's innovative techniques and his unique ability to infuse classical forms with a dramatic emotional intensity, setting him apart from his contemporaries. Through insightful analysis, it illuminates the cultural and historical context that shaped his masterpieces, offering a definitive account of his enduring legacy in the art world.
Author: Michael Ayrton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames And Hudson, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Strong spine. Foxing on top paper edges.
This scholarly art history volume presents a comprehensive examination of Giovanni Pisano, one of the most influential sculptors of the Italian Gothic period. It meticulously chronicles his artistic development, analyzing his groundbreaking works and their profound impact on the evolution of European sculpture. The text details Pisano's innovative techniques and his unique ability to infuse classical forms with a dramatic emotional intensity, setting him apart from his contemporaries. Through insightful analysis, it illuminates the cultural and historical context that shaped his masterpieces, offering a definitive account of his enduring legacy in the art world.