Giorgio Vasari's Teachers [Paperback]

Liana De Girolami Cheney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 9, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0820488135 | ISBN-13: 978-0820488134

This book examines the artistic, cultural, and historical influence of Giorgio Vasari’s teachers, mentors, and patrons on his sacred and profane paintings. As a Maniera artist, Vasari learns to admire and assimilate the art of the ancient masters. With the guidance of Dante’s literary writings and Marsilio Ficino’s Neoplatonic philosophy, Vasari reveals a moral and didactic vision in his art. Additionally, Vasari’s artistic patronage is influenced by the political views of Niccolò Machiavelli. In the integration of both ancient art and myths with the didactic legacy of biblical figures and moral personifications, Vasari manifests his artistic theory and symbolism in his sacred and profane paintings.

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About the Author

Liana De Girolami Cheney, Professor of Art History, Chairperson of the Department of Cultural Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, is author and coauthor of numerous books, including Botticelli’s Neoplatonic Images (1983); The Paintings of the Casa Vasari (1985); Symbolism of Vanitas in the Arts (1992); Readings in Italian Mannerism (Peter Lang, 1997); Self-Portraits of Women Painters (2000); Neoplatonism and the Arts (2002); Essays on Women Artists: "The Most Excellent" (2003); Neoplatonic Aesthetics: Music, Literature and the Visual Arts (Peter Lang, 2004); and The Homes of Giorgio Vasari (Peter Lang, 2006).

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing (February 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0820488135
• ISBN-13: 978-0820488134
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,834,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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