Art And Architecture In Italy 1600-1750
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Rudolf Wittkower
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Pelican History of Art, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image.
Art And Architecture In Italy 1600-1750 presents a comprehensive scholarly examination of the vibrant artistic and architectural movements that defined Italy during the Baroque and Rococo eras. This authoritative volume chronicles the evolution of painting, sculpture, and building design across the peninsula, highlighting key artists, patrons, and stylistic innovations. Wittkower's meticulous research details the profound cultural and religious forces that shaped these magnificent creations, offering incisive analysis of their historical context and aesthetic principles. The text illustrates the enduring legacy of masters like Bernini, Borromini, and Caravaggio, demonstrating their profound influence on subsequent European art. It serves as an indispensable resource for students and scholars seeking a deep understanding of this pivotal period in Italian artistic heritage.
Author: Rudolf Wittkower
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Pelican History of Art, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image.
Art And Architecture In Italy 1600-1750 presents a comprehensive scholarly examination of the vibrant artistic and architectural movements that defined Italy during the Baroque and Rococo eras. This authoritative volume chronicles the evolution of painting, sculpture, and building design across the peninsula, highlighting key artists, patrons, and stylistic innovations. Wittkower's meticulous research details the profound cultural and religious forces that shaped these magnificent creations, offering incisive analysis of their historical context and aesthetic principles. The text illustrates the enduring legacy of masters like Bernini, Borromini, and Caravaggio, demonstrating their profound influence on subsequent European art. It serves as an indispensable resource for students and scholars seeking a deep understanding of this pivotal period in Italian artistic heritage.