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An exquisite and affordable alternative
Let's face it, this is not some hefty, pompous, highly erudite dissection of a Renaissance artist but for this price, you get one of the best bargain on the net. This is one of Konnemann's MASTERS OF ITALIAN ART series titles and like the others in the series, this 120-page hardcover is a sheer delight to own and keep. The book is divided into sections beginning with Benozzo Gozzoli's origin, early influences, and his various fresco works. Benozzo's famous fresco on Palazzo Medici-Ricardo in Florence receives a great 14-page coverage with detail illustrations including some impressive double spreads. Includes some nifty notes on fresco painting and THREE KINGS altarpieces. ... Read more

Book Description

In this beautiful book Diane Cole Ahl provides a definitive account of the life and work of Renaissance artist Benozzo Gozzoli. Focusing on the social and cultural context of Gozzoli`s time, Ahl assesses his artistic output, including many works unknown until now. She examines his prowess as portraitist, landscape painter, and creator of sacred narrative and reveals much about the ways in which Renaissance art was created, commissioned, and experienced. ... Read more

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Renaissance Quarterly, published by Renaissance Society of America on June 22, 1998. The length of the article is 332 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Benozzo Gozzoli.(Brief Article)
Author: Colin Eisler
Publication: Renaissance Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 1998
Publisher: Renaissance Society of America
Volume: v51Issue: n2Page: p619(1)

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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