Tapestries - the art form of kings - were a principal element in the ostentatious magnificence used by powerful Renaissance rulers to broadcast their wealth and might. During the period between 1460 and 1560, courts and churches lavished vast sums on costly weavings in silk and gold thread from designs by leading artists. In this illustrated volume, contributors analyze some of these tapestries; examine the stylistic and technical development of tapestry production in the Low Countries, France and Italy during the ...
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Tapestries - the art form of kings - were a principal element in the ostentatious magnificence used by powerful Renaissance rulers to broadcast their wealth and might. During the period between 1460 and 1560, courts and churches lavished vast sums on costly weavings in silk and gold thread from designs by leading artists. In this illustrated volume, contributors analyze some of these tapestries; examine the stylistic and technical development of tapestry production in the Low Countries, France and Italy during the Renaissance; and discuss the contribution that the medium made to the art, liturgy and propaganda of the day. The survey presents 45 surviving tapestries along with some 20 preparatory drawings and cartoon fragments. Featured are examples designed by Italian masters Raphael, Giulio Romano and Perino del Vaga. In addition, works by Netherlandish designers such as Bernaert van Orley and his followers are included, demonstrating how elements of the northern design tradition were fused with Italianate innovations, resulting in an extraordinarily rich aesthetic, ideally suited to the medium.
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VG+/VG. Most minimal of edge wear to dust jacket. Clean and tight contents. Black cloth with color illustrated glossy dust jacket; illus. flyleaves. x, 594 pp. 250 color and 150 monochrome plates. Issued in conjunction with a 2002 exhibition. "Focuses on the stylistic evolution of tapestry design in the Netherlands beginning with the development by Netherlandish designers in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries of an aesthetic that emphasized narrative and decorative qualities." (dj) Approaches the subject in chronological order. The annotated and illustrated catalogue presents 63 specific pieces. Includes bibliography and many beautiful plates. A superb reference that you will be glad to own.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 10 x 12 1/2. 594 page hardcover with many illustrations. Published in conjunction with the exhibition at Metropolitan Museum in NY March 12-June 19, 2002. Country by country sections on their tapestries, many photographs (Bruce White), large Bibliography and Index. Dust jacket is complete, bright and clean. Full blue cloth exterior with title on spine in gold. Interior is unmarked, tight and clean. Large and heavy book, so mailing other than domestic standard might require extra postage.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Folio-over 12-15" tall Folio-over 12-15" tall. x + 594pp. Pristine hardcover cloth in like dust-jacket. Gloriously illustrated in full color. Published to accompany the 2002 New York exhibition. Extra international postage required.
