Manual Of Italian Renaissance Sculpture As Illustrated In The Collection Of Casts At The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston (1904)

Gilman, Benjamin Ives

ISBN 10: 1164873873 / ISBN 13: 9781164873877

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Manual Of Italian Renaissance Sculpture As Illustrated In The Collection Of Casts At The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston (1904)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1164873873
• ISBN 13: 9781164873877
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The ""Manual Of Italian Renaissance Sculpture As Illustrated In The Collection Of Casts At The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston"" is a comprehensive guide to the Italian Renaissance sculptural tradition. Written by Benjamin Ives Gilman and published in 1904, this book offers a detailed examination of the sculptures in the collection of casts at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.The book is divided into several sections, each dedicated to a different aspect of Italian Renaissance sculpture. The first section provides an overview of the major sculptors of the period, including Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini. Subsequent sections delve into specific themes, such as the use of classical motifs and the development of portraiture.Throughout the book, Gilman provides detailed descriptions of each sculpture, including its historical context, style, and technique. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the sculptures and understand their significance.Overall, the ""Manual Of Italian Renaissance Sculpture"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art, particularly the Italian Renaissance. Its detailed analysis of the sculptures in the Museum of Fine Arts collection provides a unique perspective on this important period in art history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.