Giorgione's Tempesta: With Comments On Giorgione's Poetic Allegories

Giorgione's Tempesta: With Comments On Giorgione's Poetic Allegories

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Author: Edgar Wind
Binding: Hardback
Published: Clarendon Press Oxford, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings

This scholarly work Giorgione's Tempesta: With Comments On Giorgione's Poetic Allegories by Edgar Wind offers a profound analysis of one of the Renaissance's most enigmatic paintings. Wind meticulously uncovers the complex iconography and hidden narratives within Giorgione's The Tempesta, presenting a compelling interpretation of its allegorical significance. The author further illustrates Giorgione's broader artistic philosophy, detailing how the Venetian master infused his works with profound poetic meaning. This insightful volume argues for a deeper understanding of Renaissance art, moving beyond surface aesthetics to reveal the intellectual currents that shaped these masterpieces. It is an essential read for art historians and enthusiasts seeking to decipher the rich symbolism of the period.

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Description

Author: Edgar Wind
Binding: Hardback
Published: Clarendon Press Oxford, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings

This scholarly work Giorgione's Tempesta: With Comments On Giorgione's Poetic Allegories by Edgar Wind offers a profound analysis of one of the Renaissance's most enigmatic paintings. Wind meticulously uncovers the complex iconography and hidden narratives within Giorgione's The Tempesta, presenting a compelling interpretation of its allegorical significance. The author further illustrates Giorgione's broader artistic philosophy, detailing how the Venetian master infused his works with profound poetic meaning. This insightful volume argues for a deeper understanding of Renaissance art, moving beyond surface aesthetics to reveal the intellectual currents that shaped these masterpieces. It is an essential read for art historians and enthusiasts seeking to decipher the rich symbolism of the period.