A History of European and American Sculpture, Vol. 1: From the Early Christian Period to the Present Day (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
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Explore the evolution of Spanish sculpture from late Gothic to the Renaissance, seen through monuments, tombs, and church furniture.
This book surveys Iberian sculpture in its Gothic crown and its turning toward Renaissance clarity. It traces how regional styles, Moorish influences, and Italianate ideas mingled from Burgos to Saragossa and Seville. Notable monuments, retables, and tombs—from grand church façades to intimate choir stalls—show a nation shaping sculpture to ornament sacred spaces, honor royal memory, and express local character.
Through concrete examples and measured analysis, you’ll meet master builders and artists who fused tradition with new ideas. The text covers architectural sculpture, ornate tombs with effigies, and the shift from painted retables to sculptured screens. It highlights how Spanish naturalism, guild workshops, and cross-cultural exchange produced a distinctive Renaissance voice.
- Themes include monumental tombs, detached sculptured bases, and richly carved choir stalls.
- Key sites and works across Castile, Aragon, Catalonia, and Andalusia illustrate evolving styles.
- Profiles of artists and workshops show how local flavors met Italian influence.
- Discussion of materials, from alabaster reliefs in the east to gilded wood panels in the west.
Ideal for readers of Renaissance art history and those interested in how sculpture functioned in Spanish churches and palaces.
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