Siena, Florence, and Padua: Case studies
Author | : Diana Norman |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 1995-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0300061277 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780300061277 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Download or read book Siena, Florence, and Padua: Case studies written by Diana Norman and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eleven papers in this volume present a series of case studies of major works of art either produced in Sien, Florence or Padua or executed by artists associated with the three cities. Contributors include: T Benton (The three cities compared: Urbanism) ; C Cunningham (The design of town halls) ; D Norman (Duccio's `Maestà ') ; C Harrison (The Arena Chapel: Patronage and authorship) ; C King (Effigies: Human and Divine) ; T Benton (The design of Siena and Florence Duomos) ; D Norman (The paintings of the Sala dei Nove in the Palazzo Pubblico, Siena) ; D Norman (Change and continuity in Marian altarpieces) ; C King (Women as patrons: Nuns, widows and rulers) . These two volumes together form the basis of an Open University undergraduate course in art history.