Renaissance And Renascences In Western Art

Renaissance And Renascences In Western Art

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Author: Erwin Panofsky
Binding: Paperback
Published: Harper & Row, Icon Editions, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Erwin Panofsky's Renaissance And Renascences In Western Art presents a foundational examination of the concept of rebirth in art history, distinguishing between the singular Italian Renaissance from subsequent renascences throughout Western artistic development. This seminal work argues for a nuanced understanding of historical periods, illustrating how cultural and artistic revivals manifest with unique characteristics in different eras. Panofsky, a towering figure in art historical scholarship, details the complex interplay of tradition and innovation that shapes artistic movements. The text uncovers the intellectual currents and visual transformations that define these periods of renewal, offering profound insights into the continuity and change within Western artistic traditions.

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Description

Author: Erwin Panofsky
Binding: Paperback
Published: Harper & Row, Icon Editions, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Erwin Panofsky's Renaissance And Renascences In Western Art presents a foundational examination of the concept of rebirth in art history, distinguishing between the singular Italian Renaissance from subsequent renascences throughout Western artistic development. This seminal work argues for a nuanced understanding of historical periods, illustrating how cultural and artistic revivals manifest with unique characteristics in different eras. Panofsky, a towering figure in art historical scholarship, details the complex interplay of tradition and innovation that shapes artistic movements. The text uncovers the intellectual currents and visual transformations that define these periods of renewal, offering profound insights into the continuity and change within Western artistic traditions.