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Discover the story of sculpture from the Renaissance to modern times, through the eyes of master carvers and their workshops.
This volume surveys techniques, materials, and the evolving taste that shaped sculpture across Italy and France. It highlights the daring use of glazed terra cotta by the Delia Robbia family and traces how taste, mastery, and public patronage influenced a rising art form.
Through, and beyond, glossy medallions and grand altars, you’ll see how artists balanced beauty, truth to nature, and craft. The text connects practical techniques with the cultural forces that shaped sculpture’s direction, offering portraits of notable studios, guilds, and patrons that helped sculptors push the medium forward.
- Learn how new methods and materials broadened the scope of sculpture, including enamel and terra cotta.
- Explore the lives and works of influential Italian masters and their workshops.
- Understand how French sculpture evolved, with profiles of key artists and major public works.
- See how art, architecture, and public taste intersect in the growth of sculpture as a public, enduring art form.
Ideal for readers who want context for how sculpture developed across centuries and regions, and for those curious about the artisans behind enduring works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an introduction to Renaissance and modern sculpture. It takes a chronological approach, starting with early Christian art and ending with contemporary sculpture. The author explores the development of sculpture within its historical and cultural context, providing valuable insights into the ideas and techniques used by sculptors throughout history. The book is divided into three parts. Part I covers the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, focusing on the work of Niccola and Giovanni Pisano and their followers. The author traces the origins of Renaissance sculpture in the Italian Gothic period, as well as the influence of classical sculpture on early Renaissance artists. Part II examines the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries, a period of great artistic achievement. The author discusses the work of such celebrated sculptors as Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini, exploring the development of new techniques and the emergence of new themes and styles. Part III surveys the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a period of transition and experimentation. The author traces the rise of Neoclassicism and Romanticism in sculpture, as well as the influence of new materials and technologies on artistic practice. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of sculpture. The author's clear and engaging writing style makes it accessible to both students and general readers alike. The book is also well-illustrated, providing numerous examples of the works discussed. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333035372_0
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