The Florentine Painters of the Renaissance by Bernard Berenson
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| Author | Berenson, Bernard, 1865-1959 |
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| Title |
The Florentine Painters of the Renaissance
With An Index To Their Works |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Florentine Painters of the Renaissance" by Bernard Berenson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the influential figures of Florentine painting from the era of Giotto to that of Michelangelo, delving into their unique contributions to the evolution of art during the Renaissance. The book aims to highlight the significance of these artists' works, presenting an analysis of their techniques, styles, and the broader implications for the development of visual art. The opening of the book establishes a scholarly tone, focusing on the context of Florentine painting and its key figures. Berenson contrasts the Florentine painters with their Venetian counterparts, arguing that the former excelled not just as painters but also as sculptors, architects, and intellectuals, thus having a more profound impact on the arts. He emphasizes that great artists like Giotto introduced essential qualities into painting, such as the stimulation of tactile imagination and the communication of significant meaning through their works. The text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of these artists, positioning them as pivotal in the transition from medieval to modern artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Painters -- Italy -- Florence |
| Subject | Art, Renaissance |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17408 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 236 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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