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Author : Geraldine A Johnson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 44,12 MB
Release : 2005-04-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 0192803549
A concise and readable introduction to Renaissance art.-publisher description.
Author : Geraldine A. Johnson
Publisher :
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 11,1 MB
Release : 2005
Category :
ISBN : 9780191775833
This book provides a broad cultural-historical context for some of the Renaissance's most famous artists and works of art. It considers both famous and lesser-known artists, patrons and works of art from the period.
Author : Geraldine A Johnson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 31,21 MB
Release : 2005-04-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 0191604550
Botticelli, Holbein, Leonardo, Dürer, Michelangelo: the names are familiar, as are the works, such as the Last Supper fresco, or the monumental marble statue of David. But who were these artists, why did they produce such memorable images, and how would their original beholders have viewed these objects? Was the Renaissance only about great masters and masterpieces, or were "mistresses" also involved, such as women artists and patrons? And what about the 'minor'-pieces that Renaissance men and women would have encountered in homes, churches and civic spaces? This exciting and stimulating volume will answer such questions by considering both famous and lesser-known artists, patrons and works of art within the cultural and historical context of Renaissance Europe. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Jerry Brotton
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 20,36 MB
Release : 2003-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0191592374
More than ever before, the Renaissance stands as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. This wide-ranging exploration of the Renaissance sees the period as a time of unprecedented intellectual excitement and cultural experimentation and interaction on a global scale, alongside a darker side of religion, intolerance, slavery, and massive inequality of wealth and status. It guides the reader through the key issues that defined the period, from its art, architecture, and literature, to advancements in the fields of science, trade, and travel. In its incisive account of the complexities of the political and religious upheavals of the period, the book argues that Europe's reciprocal relationship with its eastern neighbours offers us a timely perspective on the Renaissance as a moment of global inclusiveness that still has much to teach us today.
Author : Beth Williamson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 26,41 MB
Release : 2004-06-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 019280328X
This work decodes the key themes, signs and symbols found in Christian art - the Eucharist, the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the medieval and Renaissance periods, to the 21st century.
Author : Cheryl A. Wall
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 46,66 MB
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 0199335559
This Very Short Introduction offers an overview of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural awakening among African Americans between the two world wars. Cheryl A. Wall brings readers to the Harlem of 1920s to identify the cultural themes and issues that engaged writers, musicians, and visual artists alike.
Author : Jerry Brotton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 38,45 MB
Release : 2006-04-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 0192801635
Exploring the Renaissance as a time of unprecedented intellectual excitement & cultural experimentation & interaction on a global scale, this book guides the reader through the key issues that defined the period, from art, architecture, & literature, to the advances in science, trade & travel.
Author : Miri Rubin
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 38,14 MB
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 0199697299
The Middle Ages (c.500-1500) includes a thousand years of European history. In this Very Short Introduction Miri Rubin tells the story of the times through the people and their lifestyles. Including stories of kingship and Christian salvation, agriculture and trade, Rubin demonstrates the remarkable nature and legacy of the Middle Ages.
Author : Susie Nash
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 39,85 MB
Release : 2008-11-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 0192842692
This book offers a wide-ranging introduction to the way that art was made, valued, and viewed in northern Europe in the age of the Renaissance, from the late fourteenth to the early years of the sixteenth century. Drawing on a rich range of sources, from inventories and guild regulations to poetry and chronicles, it examines everything from panel paintings to carved altarpieces.While many little-known works are foregrounded, Susie Nash also presents new ways of viewing and understanding the more familiar, such as the paintings of Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Hans Memling, by considering the social and economic context of their creation and reception. Throughout, Nash challenges the perception that Italy was the European leader in artistic innovation at this time, demonstrating forcefully that Northern art, and particularly that of the Southern Netherlands,dominated visual culture throughout Europe in this crucial period.
Author : Nicholas Vincent
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 29,17 MB
Release : 2012-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0199582874
Magna Carta has long been considered the foundation stone of the British Constitution, yet few people today understand either its contents or its context. With a full English translation of the 1215 charter, Nicholas Vincent introduces the document to a modern audience; explaining its origins and tracing the significance of its role in our history.