The sheer beauty of the work of sixteenth-century artist Parmigianino (1503-40) makes it easy to imagine that he discovered his style without any effort. But nothing so elegant as his drawings and paintings could have been achieved effortlessly. A close study of the artist's work, particularly his drawings, reveals the sources of his style and the creative struggles he endured. This lavishly illustrated book offers a comprehensive reassessment of Parmigianino's work as a draftsman, discussing in detail more than eighty of ...
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The sheer beauty of the work of sixteenth-century artist Parmigianino (1503-40) makes it easy to imagine that he discovered his style without any effort. But nothing so elegant as his drawings and paintings could have been achieved effortlessly. A close study of the artist's work, particularly his drawings, reveals the sources of his style and the creative struggles he endured. This lavishly illustrated book offers a comprehensive reassessment of Parmigianino's work as a draftsman, discussing in detail more than eighty of the artist's works on paper selected from collections around the world. Among Renaissance artists, Parmigianino was perhaps more conscious than any of the potential of the graphic arts to convey, and indeed broadcast, complex ideas. He explored this potential by means of his numerous drawings and through the etchings he produced on his own as well as through the engravings and chiaroscuro that were made after his designs. In these media, the artist's influence travelled farther and wider than it could have through his paintings alone. This book coincides with the quincentenary of the artist's birth in Parma and accompanies an exhibition at the National Gallery of
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Good+; with name in marker on pre-title page. Brown illus. wraps with white lettering; 289 pp. with 89 plates and 106 figures. Text is in English. Issued in conjunction with several 2003-2004 exhibitions of artwork by Italian Mannerist painter Parmigiano (1503-1540). With essays by David Franklin and David Ekserdijan. The annotated and illustrated catalogue presents 90 specific pieces. Includes bibliography.
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Fine Condition in Fine Condition jacket. 289 pp., 260 illustrations 130 in color. Additional essay by David Ekserdjian. First edition. Published on the occasion of the exhibition from the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa 3 October 2003-4 January 2004 and The Frick Collection, New York NY 27 January-18 April 2004. Dustjacket is protected with a mylar cover.
