The Portrait In The Renaissance
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Pope-Hennessy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon Press., 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly volume chronicles the evolution and significance of portraiture during the Renaissance, presenting a comprehensive analysis of its artistic development across Italy and Northern Europe. It uncovers the stylistic innovations and cultural contexts that shaped this enduring art form, from the early quattrocento masters to the High Renaissance. The text details the techniques and patronage that defined the era, illustrating how artists like Jan van Eyck and Leonardo da Vinci transformed the depiction of the human likeness. Readers gain a profound understanding of the social and aesthetic forces that influenced these iconic works, making it an essential resource for art historians and enthusiasts alike.
Author: John Pope-Hennessy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon Press., 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly volume chronicles the evolution and significance of portraiture during the Renaissance, presenting a comprehensive analysis of its artistic development across Italy and Northern Europe. It uncovers the stylistic innovations and cultural contexts that shaped this enduring art form, from the early quattrocento masters to the High Renaissance. The text details the techniques and patronage that defined the era, illustrating how artists like Jan van Eyck and Leonardo da Vinci transformed the depiction of the human likeness. Readers gain a profound understanding of the social and aesthetic forces that influenced these iconic works, making it an essential resource for art historians and enthusiasts alike.