Venice & Antiquity: The Venetian Sense Of The Past
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Patricia Fortini Brown
Binding: Hardback
Published: YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1997
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Patricia Fortini Brown's Venice & Antiquity chronicles the profound impact of classical art and thought on the Venetian Republic during the Renaissance. This scholarly work uncovers how the rediscovery and interpretation of ancient Roman and Greek artifacts shaped the city's artistic, architectural, and intellectual landscape. It presents a compelling argument for the enduring legacy of antiquity within Venetian culture, illustrating the complex interplay between historical revival and innovative artistic expression. The author meticulously details the ways in which Venetian artists and patrons engaged with the classical past, transforming their city into a vibrant center of humanism and artistic achievement.
Author: Patricia Fortini Brown
Binding: Hardback
Published: YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1997
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Patricia Fortini Brown's Venice & Antiquity chronicles the profound impact of classical art and thought on the Venetian Republic during the Renaissance. This scholarly work uncovers how the rediscovery and interpretation of ancient Roman and Greek artifacts shaped the city's artistic, architectural, and intellectual landscape. It presents a compelling argument for the enduring legacy of antiquity within Venetian culture, illustrating the complex interplay between historical revival and innovative artistic expression. The author meticulously details the ways in which Venetian artists and patrons engaged with the classical past, transforming their city into a vibrant center of humanism and artistic achievement.