Ghiberti's Bronze Doors
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: Richard Krautheimer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press., 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Rubbed DJ edges, tanning and foxing to pages.
Ghiberti's Bronze Doors presents a meticulous examination of Lorenzo Ghiberti's monumental bronze doors, iconic masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. This scholarly work chronicles the intricate artistic and historical context surrounding their creation, from the initial competition to their profound impact on subsequent generations of artists. Krautheimer uncovers the technical innovations and theological narratives embedded within the panels, illustrating Ghiberti's genius in sculptural relief. The text argues for the doors' pivotal role in shaping early Renaissance art, offering an authoritative analysis that remains a cornerstone of art historical scholarship.
Author: Richard Krautheimer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press., 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Rubbed DJ edges, tanning and foxing to pages.
Ghiberti's Bronze Doors presents a meticulous examination of Lorenzo Ghiberti's monumental bronze doors, iconic masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. This scholarly work chronicles the intricate artistic and historical context surrounding their creation, from the initial competition to their profound impact on subsequent generations of artists. Krautheimer uncovers the technical innovations and theological narratives embedded within the panels, illustrating Ghiberti's genius in sculptural relief. The text argues for the doors' pivotal role in shaping early Renaissance art, offering an authoritative analysis that remains a cornerstone of art historical scholarship.