Siena, Florence and Padua by Diana Norman

Siena, Florence and Padua by Diana Norman

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An examination of the artistic legacy of the three cities Siena, Florence and Padua during the 14th century, locating the various works of art within their social, religious and cultural contexts.

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Siena, Florence and Padua by Diana Norman

This first volume addresses a wide range of issues. The essays contain discussions of the politics and the economics of the cities during the 14th century; the major practitioners of painting, sculpture and architecture; the significance of communal and familial patronage of art in the three cities; the relation of art to the religious belief and devotional practice and to the broader intellectual ambience of the cities; and the impact and significance of various historiographical traditions.
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ISBN 13 9780300061253
ISBN 10 0300061250
Title Siena, Florence and Padua
Author Diana Norman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Yale University Press
Year published 1995-12-31
Number of pages 260
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