Images And Identity: In Fifteenth Century Florence
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Patricia Lee Rubin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press, 2007
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: significant damage, spine beginning to tear and marking to second internal front page; some pages with pencil underlining; signed by previous owner on inside front cover; in otherwise very good condition
This scholarly work examines the intricate connections between visual culture and self-perception within the vibrant artistic landscape of 15th-century Florence. It uncovers how portraits, religious iconography, and public art shaped and reflected individual and collective identities during the Italian Renaissance. The author meticulously analyzes a wealth of primary sources, presenting a nuanced understanding of how Florentine society viewed itself through its artistic output. This academic study instructs readers on the profound impact of visual representation on social structures and personal narratives. It argues for the central role of art in constructing and maintaining identity in a pivotal historical era, offering essential insights for art historians and cultural scholars alike.
Author: Patricia Lee Rubin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press, 2007
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: significant damage, spine beginning to tear and marking to second internal front page; some pages with pencil underlining; signed by previous owner on inside front cover; in otherwise very good condition
This scholarly work examines the intricate connections between visual culture and self-perception within the vibrant artistic landscape of 15th-century Florence. It uncovers how portraits, religious iconography, and public art shaped and reflected individual and collective identities during the Italian Renaissance. The author meticulously analyzes a wealth of primary sources, presenting a nuanced understanding of how Florentine society viewed itself through its artistic output. This academic study instructs readers on the profound impact of visual representation on social structures and personal narratives. It argues for the central role of art in constructing and maintaining identity in a pivotal historical era, offering essential insights for art historians and cultural scholars alike.