The Limewood Sculptors Of Renaissance Germany
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Michael Baxandall
Binding: Paperback
Published: Yale University Press, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
The scholarly work The Limewood Sculptors Of Renaissance Germany presents a meticulous examination of a distinct artistic movement. This authoritative text chronicles the lives and techniques of the German sculptors who mastered limewood during the Renaissance, illustrating their profound impact on the era's visual culture. Baxandall uncovers the intricate relationship between artistic production, patronage, and religious devotion in 15th and 16th-century Central Europe. The book details the unique properties of limewood as a medium and the innovative methods employed by artists to create their expressive and often dramatic works. It offers an insightful perspective on a specialized yet crucial aspect of art history, enriching our understanding of Renaissance craftsmanship and its cultural milieu.
Author: Michael Baxandall
Binding: Paperback
Published: Yale University Press, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
The scholarly work The Limewood Sculptors Of Renaissance Germany presents a meticulous examination of a distinct artistic movement. This authoritative text chronicles the lives and techniques of the German sculptors who mastered limewood during the Renaissance, illustrating their profound impact on the era's visual culture. Baxandall uncovers the intricate relationship between artistic production, patronage, and religious devotion in 15th and 16th-century Central Europe. The book details the unique properties of limewood as a medium and the innovative methods employed by artists to create their expressive and often dramatic works. It offers an insightful perspective on a specialized yet crucial aspect of art history, enriching our understanding of Renaissance craftsmanship and its cultural milieu.