Being Bernard Berenson: A Biography
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Meryle Secrest
Binding: Hardback
Published: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: rubbing and tanning of dust jacket; some rubbing to hard cover edges; pages in good condition
Being Bernard Berenson chronicles the extraordinary life of the influential art critic and historian Bernard Berenson, a figure who profoundly shaped the understanding of Renaissance art. Meryle Secrest's meticulous biography uncovers Berenson's humble beginnings, his rise to prominence in the art world, and his complex personal relationships. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a man whose discerning eye and sharp intellect defined an era of art connoisseurship. It details his significant contributions to art scholarship while also addressing the controversies and moral ambiguities that shadowed his career. This compelling account illustrates the intricate tapestry of art, power, and personality that characterized Berenson's world.
Author: Meryle Secrest
Binding: Hardback
Published: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: rubbing and tanning of dust jacket; some rubbing to hard cover edges; pages in good condition
Being Bernard Berenson chronicles the extraordinary life of the influential art critic and historian Bernard Berenson, a figure who profoundly shaped the understanding of Renaissance art. Meryle Secrest's meticulous biography uncovers Berenson's humble beginnings, his rise to prominence in the art world, and his complex personal relationships. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a man whose discerning eye and sharp intellect defined an era of art connoisseurship. It details his significant contributions to art scholarship while also addressing the controversies and moral ambiguities that shadowed his career. This compelling account illustrates the intricate tapestry of art, power, and personality that characterized Berenson's world.