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enjoyment pure and simple
An absolutely brilliant book, indeed! It is written with a lot of intellectual vigour, Settis' knowledge of the subject is breathtaking, but what is by far the most impressing feature of this book is the author's ability to connect very different fields of academic research: sociology, history, philology. It is an absolute must for all students and scholars of arts, a true example how a detailed analysis of a single painting reveals to us much about the era it was painted in, as well as about the times when its meaning was attempted to be deciphered. We learn here much about the Italian Rennaisance, Giorgione and his contemporaries, but also about centuries which came after -- what they did with his paintings and how they tried to adjust their meanings to their contemporary tastes and preferences. A real diamond.

over analyzing and wrong
with all of the analyses offered in the book it is surprising that none of them seem right. this book's redeeming points have nothing to do with the subject. one of these points is learning how to approach a work of art that you know nothing about. ... Read more

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The sexiest Renaissance book ever!
This book amalgamates, beauty with intelligence. The first book of its kind, giving an insight into the life and works of the artist with rainbow colour texture in both the text and the plates. Read on.... ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Mosaic (Winnipeg), published by University of Manitoba, Mosaic on March 1, 1994. The length of the article is 67914 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.

From the supplier: The New Historicism of literary theory considers the relevance of history for the creation and reception of art. This means that works of art are accepted depending on a shared repertoire of conventions, institutions and practices. Canadian author Hugh Hood's novel, 'Five New Facts About Giorgione,' raises the moral dilemma which is faced by historiographers when they uncover evidence which contradicts established views. The novel is also an occasion for Hood to play upon the readers' lack of detailed knowledge on the setting of his novel.

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Title: The history of art and the art of history: Hugh Hood's 'Five New Facts about Giorgione.'
Author: Alex Knoenagel
Publication: Mosaic (Winnipeg) (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1994
Publisher: University of Manitoba, Mosaic
Volume: v27Issue: n1Page: p123(22)

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This digital document is an article from Kids Discover, published by Kids Discover on May 1, 2000. The length of the article is 518 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.

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Title: Artistic Venice.(key figures in Italian Renaissance art)
Publication: Kids Discover (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2000
Publisher: Kids Discover
Volume: 10Issue: 4Page: 12

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