Giambattista Tiepolo
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: Keith Christiansen
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson., 1996
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor markings to page edges, tanned edges. FEP clipped.
This compelling volume chronicles the extraordinary life and prolific career of Giambattista Tiepolo, a master of the Venetian Rococo. It presents a comprehensive analysis of his monumental frescoes, altarpieces, and canvases, showcasing his unparalleled skill in composition, color, and light. The text illustrates Tiepolo's profound influence on 18th-century European art, detailing his commissions for royalty and nobility across Italy, Germany, and Spain. Readers will gain insight into the artistic innovations that defined his era and solidified his legacy as one of history's greatest decorative painters. This authoritative account offers a vibrant portrait of an artist whose vision continues to captivate and inspire.
Author: Keith Christiansen
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson., 1996
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor markings to page edges, tanned edges. FEP clipped.
This compelling volume chronicles the extraordinary life and prolific career of Giambattista Tiepolo, a master of the Venetian Rococo. It presents a comprehensive analysis of his monumental frescoes, altarpieces, and canvases, showcasing his unparalleled skill in composition, color, and light. The text illustrates Tiepolo's profound influence on 18th-century European art, detailing his commissions for royalty and nobility across Italy, Germany, and Spain. Readers will gain insight into the artistic innovations that defined his era and solidified his legacy as one of history's greatest decorative painters. This authoritative account offers a vibrant portrait of an artist whose vision continues to captivate and inspire.