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Dessins Et Tableaux de la Renaissance Italienne dans les Collections de Suède - Softcover

Osvald Sirén

 
9780259042129: Dessins Et Tableaux de la Renaissance Italienne dans les Collections de Suède

Synopsis

This book sheds light on a crucial period in Italian Renaissance art, the Pre-Renaissance (about 1420-1500), revealing fresh insights through the meticulous analysis of drawings by leading Florentine masters, such as Fra Angelico, Paolo Uccello, Sandro Botticelli, and Filippino Lippi. Pre-Renaissance art represented a time of sweeping artistic change in Florence, with artists moving away from the traditions of the Middle Ages and towards a new emphasis on naturalism and perspective. The author argues that these changes can be traced in the evolution of drawing techniques, as artists like Fra Angelico and Botticelli experimented with new ways of capturing human form and movement. The book explores the rich collection of Italian drawings in the Nationalmuseum, providing a detailed commentary on each artist's techniques and styles. It also examines the broader historical and cultural context of the period, highlighting the influence of patrons, such as the Medici family, and the impact of scientific discoveries on artistic practices. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling and nuanced account of the Pre-Renaissance in Florence, showcasing the extraordinary creativity and technical innovations of this pivotal era in art history.

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