The Secret Language of the Renaissance. Decoding the Hidden Symbolism of Italian Art

Stemp, Richard

ISBN 10: 1844833070 / ISBN 13: 9781844833078

Published by Duncan Baird Publishers, London, 2006

About this Item

Dustwrapper, small folio, pp.224. Illustrated. Provides a key to the interpretation of the meanings beneath the symbolism in over 100 works by Italian master artists such as Botticelli, da Vinci, Donatello, Uccello and others. Sculpture and architecture is also covered. Some light creasing to dustwrapper top margin else a very clean, bright copy. Fine in near fine dustwrapper. A heavy book weighing c1850g when suitably parcelled, thus exceeding the default weight of 1000g for the postage quotation, and invoking a request for the extra postage at cost at time of order ( or can be supplied on request ) if to be sent overseas or by UK 1st class post ( 2nd class Uk post not affected ). .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secret Language of the Renaissance. Decoding the Hidden Symbolism of Italian Art
• Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844833070
• ISBN 13: 9781844833078
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

2006, Book by Richard Stemp, 224 pages loaded with photos and info. 9 1/2 By 12"

About the Author

Richard Stemp studied Natural Sciences and History of Art a the University of Cambridge and has a Ph.D in Italian Renaissance sculpture.  After a year at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, he now divides his time between art history and acting.