The Mirror of the Gods : Classical Mythology in Renaissance Art - Hardcover

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9780713992007: The Mirror of the Gods : Classical Mythology in Renaissance Art

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071399200X ISBN 13: 9780713992007

Publisher: Allen Lane

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Hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG. Very good.

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About the Author:

Malcolm Bull is Head of Art History at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford, and a Fellow of St. Edmund Hall.

Review:

"With a balance of myth and history, The Mirror of the Gods is at once both satisfyingly intellectual and deliciously juicy.... For the art history buff, a perfect curl-up-on-the-couch read; for the rest of us, a fascinating glimpse into the meanings encoded in our favorite paintings."--The Artist'sMagazine"Bull analyses the widespread impact of the ancient Greek and Roman gods on the artistic imaginations of the day, detailing how their art not only affected subsequent artists, but the cultural milieu of their day. Comprehensive."--Art Times"A terrific god-by-god account of the Renaissance's reimagining of mythology.... Expert or layperson, one cannot come away from this book without a much deepened appreciation of the achievement of Renaissance art."--Publishers Weekly

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