What great paintings say : Italian Renaissance /

"Surreptitious messages, concealed myths, and historical truths lie hidden in the great works of the Italian Renaissance, behind heavy gold leaf and religious symbology. Although often obscured by the archaic language of historical painting, careful analysis and expert interpretation bring thes...

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Main Authors: Hagen, Rose-Marie (Author)
Group Author: Hagen, Rainer, 1928
Published: Taschen,
Publisher Address: Köln :
Publication Dates: [2018]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: English edition.
Series: Basic art series 2.0
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Summary: "Surreptitious messages, concealed myths, and historical truths lie hidden in the great works of the Italian Renaissance, behind heavy gold leaf and religious symbology. Although often obscured by the archaic language of historical painting, careful analysis and expert interpretation bring these images to life. Discover masterpieces of the most beloved creative epoch in this fascinating art historical inquiry."--Publisher's description.
Carrier Form: 95 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9783836569675
3836569671
Index Number: ND615
CLC: J205.546
Call Number: J205.546/H143