Hesiod's Theogony As Source Of The Iconological Program Of Giorgione's 'Tempesta': The Poet, Amphion, The Lotos-Tree, And The Muses
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Author: Ursula And Warren Kirkendale
Binding: Hardback
Published: Leo S. Olschki Editore., 1111
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly work argues for a profound connection between classical literature and Renaissance art, specifically presenting Hesiod's Theogony as the foundational source for the complex iconological program within Giorgione's enigmatic masterpiece, Tempesta. It uncovers the intricate symbolism embedded in the painting, illustrating how figures such as the poet, Amphion, the Lotos-Tree, and the Muses derive their meaning directly from Hesiod's ancient text. The analysis offers a compelling reinterpretation of one of art history's most debated canvases, providing a fresh perspective on the intellectual currents shaping Venetian Renaissance painting. This meticulous study instructs readers on the deep interdisciplinary links between mythology and visual art.
Author: Ursula And Warren Kirkendale
Binding: Hardback
Published: Leo S. Olschki Editore., 1111
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly work argues for a profound connection between classical literature and Renaissance art, specifically presenting Hesiod's Theogony as the foundational source for the complex iconological program within Giorgione's enigmatic masterpiece, Tempesta. It uncovers the intricate symbolism embedded in the painting, illustrating how figures such as the poet, Amphion, the Lotos-Tree, and the Muses derive their meaning directly from Hesiod's ancient text. The analysis offers a compelling reinterpretation of one of art history's most debated canvases, providing a fresh perspective on the intellectual currents shaping Venetian Renaissance painting. This meticulous study instructs readers on the deep interdisciplinary links between mythology and visual art.