Conceived as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificence (2002) , this lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehensive survey of 17th-century European tapestry available in English. From the Middle Ages until the late 18th century, European courts expended vast sums on tapestries, which were made with precious materials after designs by the leading artists of the day. Yet, this spectacular medium is still often presented as a decorative art of lesser importance. Tapestry ...
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Conceived as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificence (2002) , this lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehensive survey of 17th-century European tapestry available in English. From the Middle Ages until the late 18th century, European courts expended vast sums on tapestries, which were made with precious materials after designs by the leading artists of the day. Yet, this spectacular medium is still often presented as a decorative art of lesser importance. Tapestry in the Baroque challenges this notion, demonstrating that tapestry remained among the most prestigious figurative mediums throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries, prized by the rich for its artistry and as a propaganda tool. The book features forty-five of the finest surviving examples from collections in more than fifteen countries, as well as a number of related designs and oil sketches. Through these it examines the stylistic developments of tapestry between 1590 and 1720, when such masters as Peter Paul Rubens, Jacob Jordaens, Simon Vouet, Charles Le Brun, Pietro da Cortona, and Giovanni Romanelli responded to the challenges and opportunities of the medium in the context of contemporary artistic developments. Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (October 16, 2007 - January 6, 2008) Palacio Real de Madrid (March - June 2008)
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Used-Very Good. Conceived as a sequel to the critically acclaimed 'Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificence (2002), ' this lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehensive survey of 17th-century European tapestry available in English. From the Middle Ages until the late 18th century, European courts expended vast sums on tapestries, which were made with precious materials after designs by the leading artists of the day. Yet, this spectacular medium is still often presented as a decorative art of lesser importance. 'Tapestry in the Baroque' challenges this notion, demonstrating that tapestry remained among the most prestigious figurative mediums throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries, prized by the rich for its artistry and as a propaganda tool. The book features forty-five of the finest surviving examples from collections in more than fifteen countries, as well as a number of related designs and oil sketches. Through these it examines the stylistic developments of tapestry between 1590 and 1720, when such masters as Peter Paul Rubens, Jacob Jordaens, Simon Vouet, Charles Le Brun, Pietro da Cortona, and Giovanni Romanelli responded to the challenges and opportunities of the medium in the context of contemporary artistic developments. Back dj has a open tear othewise a very nice cleant tight copy.
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New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 563 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. brand new, still in shrink wrap, shrink wrap torn, large quarto inside dust jacket. Shipped boxed in bubble wrap with tracking. Heavy volume. liv room floor 0-B
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Fine. 563pp. Large quarto with burgundy cloth boards and gilt lettering on spine. With pictorial endpapers and colour illustrated frontispiece. Slight bit of rubbing on back of dust jacket. fine "Tapestry in the Baroque: Threads of Splendor accompanies an exhibition that is the first comprehensive survey of 17th-century European tapestry. Conceived as sequel to Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificance (2002), this catalogue is also the first history of Baroque tapestry available in English." (From the dust jacket. ) with tapestries from 1570 to 1720. A wonderful copy with many large and full page illustrations.
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New. 0300124074. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--Text in English. 576 pp. With 364 ills. (193 col. ). 32 x 26 cm. --with a bonus offer--
