The Heritage Of Apelles: Studies In The Art Of The Renaissance
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: E. H. Gombrich
Binding: Hardback
Published: PHAIDON, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly collection of essays by a distinguished art historian illuminates the profound connections between classical antiquity and the artistic innovations of the Renaissance. It uncovers the enduring legacy of ancient Greek painting, particularly through the mythical figure of Apelles, as it shaped the aesthetic principles and practices of masters like Leonardo and Raphael. Meticulous research details the evolution of artistic theory and technique, arguing for a continuous thread of artistic development across centuries. The volume illustrates how Renaissance artists reinterpreted and built upon their classical predecessors, offering a compelling narrative of art historical continuity.
Author: E. H. Gombrich
Binding: Hardback
Published: PHAIDON, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly collection of essays by a distinguished art historian illuminates the profound connections between classical antiquity and the artistic innovations of the Renaissance. It uncovers the enduring legacy of ancient Greek painting, particularly through the mythical figure of Apelles, as it shaped the aesthetic principles and practices of masters like Leonardo and Raphael. Meticulous research details the evolution of artistic theory and technique, arguing for a continuous thread of artistic development across centuries. The volume illustrates how Renaissance artists reinterpreted and built upon their classical predecessors, offering a compelling narrative of art historical continuity.