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Published on: 1993-07-01
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Michelangelo, Raphael, Bramante—together these artists created some of the most glorious treasures of the Vatican, viewed daily by thousands of tourists. But how many visitors understand the way these artworks reflect the passions, dreams, and struggles of the popes who commissioned them For anyone making an artistic pilgrimage to the High Renaissance splendors of the Vatican, George L. Hersey's book is the ideal guide.Before starting the tour of individual works, Hersey describes how the treacherously shifting political and religious alliances of sixteenth-century Italy, France, and Spain played themselves out in the Eternal City. He offers vivid accounts of the lives and personalities of four popes, each a great patron of art and architecture: Julius II, Leo X, Clement VII, and Paul III. He also tells of the complicated rebuilding and expanding of St. Peter's, a project in which Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo all took part.Having set the historical scene, Hersey then explores the Vatican's magnificent Renaissance art and architecture. In separate chapters, organized spatially, he leads the reader through the Cortile del Belvedere and Vatican Museums, with their impressive holdings of statuary and paintings; the richly decorated Stanze and Logge of Raphael; and Michelangelo's Last Judgment and newly cleaned Sistine Chapel ceiling. A fascinating final chapter entitled "The Tragedy of the Tomb" recounts the vicissitudes of Michelangelo's projected funeral monument to Julius II.Hersey is never content to simply identify the subject of a painting or sculpture. He gives us the story behind the works, telling us what their particular themes signified at the time for the artist, the papacy, and the Church. He also indicates how the art was received by contemporaries and viewed by later generations.Generously illustrated and complete with a useful chronology, High Renaissance Art in St. Peter's and the Vatican is a valuable reference for any traveler to Rome or lover of Italian art who has yearned for a single-volume work more informative and stimulating than ordinary guidebooks. At the same time, Hersey's many anecdotes and intriguing comparisons with works outside the Vatican will provide new insights even for specialists. Agriculture and Consumer Protection: Home The international pledge to eradicate a devastating livestock disease affecting mostly sheep and goats has taken on new urgency in the wake of a mass die-off of a ... Fine Art Painting: History Mediums Genres ART OF PAINTING During the Renaissance the art of painting (colorito in Italian) was considered secondary to the art of drawing (disegno): for example The Latest On AXS The AXS Cookie Policy. This website like most others uses cookies in order to give you a great online experience. By continuing to use our website you accept to our ... Catholic Church - Wikipedia The Catholic Church also known as the Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian church with more than 1.27 billion members worldwide. As one of the oldest ... Wizkids Dedicated to creating games driven by imagination Prepare to do fearsome battle in the Regional Championships for HeroClix and Dice Masters as well as many other amazing side events in the Winter 2017 WizKids Open. BibMe: Free Bibliography & Citation Maker - MLA APA ... Using other peoples research or ideas without giving them due credit is plagiarism. Since BibMe makes it easy to create citations build bibliographies and ... AXS - Official Tickets and Your Source for Live Entertainment The AXS Cookie Policy. This website like most others uses cookies in order to give you a great online experience. By continuing to use our website you accept to our ... Macmillan - Distinguished & Award Winning Global Publisher ... Mini Tab: Baby Bear Baby Bear What Do You See? By Eric Carle Bill Martin Jr. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? and the ... Nucor Building Systems - Pre Engineered Steel Buildings Nucor Building Systems is a leading manufacturer of custom pre-engineered metal building systems with over 1000 Authorized Builders across North America. H-Net Job Guide If you find the H-Net Job Guide useful please consider making a donation. Your donation will help ensure the continuing quality and ...
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