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Caravaggio in Context
Learned Naturalism and Renaissance Humanism
Häftad, 2004
619 kr
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Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) has long been recognized as one of the great innovators in the history of art. Through detailed analysis of paintings from his early Roman period, 1594-1602, this study now situates his art firmly within both its humanistic and its scientific context. …
Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Painting, the Legend and the Reality
Häftad, 2006
373 kr
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According to legend, on December 8, 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to the newly Christianized Juan Diego on the Mexican hill of Tepeyacac. As proof of her divine visit, she miraculously imprinted her image upon his mantle. That image, known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, has become a symbol of national …
Enthroned Corpse of Charlemagne
The Lord-in-Majesty Theme in Early Medieval Art and Life
Häftad, 2006
502 kr
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The corpse of Charlemagne was found in the year 1000 by the emperor Otto III, nearly two centuries after it had been hastily interred. All those present marveled at the corpse's striking appearance, for the revered emperor looked as though he were still living. Fully clothed in ceremonial garb and …
Painterly Perspective and Piety
Religious Uses of the Vanishing Point, from the 15th to the 18th Century
Häftad, 2008
606 kr
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While the Renaissance is generally perceived to be a secular movement, the majority of large artworks executed in 15th century Italy were from ecclesiastical commissions. Because of the nature of primarily basilica-plan churches, a parishioner's view was directed by the diminishing parallel lines …
Picturing Extraterrestrials
Alien Images in Modern Mass Culture
Inbunden, 2003
381 kr
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In this witty, erudite, and thoroughly researched book, art historian, John Moffitt discusses the popular iconography depicting alleged extraterrestrial (ET) visitors and the widespread appeal of this New Age craze as a mass cultural phenomenon. A thorough sceptic, Moffitt is interested in kitschy …
Islamic Design Module in Latin America
Proportionality and the Techniques of Neo-Mudejar Architecture
Häftad, 2004
525 kr
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This study analyzes the distinctive look of Hispanic architecture. Its triangulate format, originated in Islamic Spain, was based on workshop techniques once used by journeyman designers and simple artisans. Spain was the only European transatlantic colonial power to have once been occupied by …
Alchemist of the Avant-Garde
The Case of Marcel Duchamp
Häftad, 2003
380 kr
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A fascinating book demonstrating the influence of alchemy and esoteric traditions on the mature art of Marcel Duchamp.Acknowledged as the "Artist of the Century," Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968) left a legacy that dominates the art world to this day. Inventing the ironically dégagé attitude of …
