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Renaissance: Masterpieces of Art and Architecture (Art Movements) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Susan Wright (Author)
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Art Movements January 1, 2005
Western art has evolved through a wide range of styles, each characterized by its own unique philosophy and masterpieces. This series is a visual tribute to these formative movements in Western art and the artists and forces that created them.

Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael -- the giants of the High Renaissance -- represent the pinnacle of achievement in western art. Their masterpieces, along with those of many other artists from this rich period, are presented in this beautiful volume.


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Western art has evolved through a wide range of styles, each characterized by its own unique philosophy and masterpieces. This series is a visual tribute to these formative movements in Western art and the artists and forces that created them.

Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael -- the giants of the High Renaissance -- represent the pinnacle of achievement in western art. Their masterpieces, along with those of many other artists from this rich period, are presented in this beautiful volume.

About the Author

Susan Wright lives in New York City.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: New Line Books (January 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1577170350
  • ISBN-13: 978-1577170358
  • Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,649,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Susan Wright is the author of science fiction and fantasy novels as well as nonfiction books on art and popular culture. New York City is her home, where she lives with her husband Kelly Beaton. After graduating from Arizona State University in 1986, Susan moved to Manhattan to get her masters from New York University. Susan is the founder and spokseperson for the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, a national organization committed to protecting freedom of sexual expression among consenting adults.

 

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3.0 out of 5 stars A useful reference in studying the Renaissance, June 21, 2000
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C. Gilbert (Kalamazoo, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Renaissance: Masterpieces of Art and Architecture (Art Movements) (Hardcover)
I use this text as a classroom reference as I teach Greek mythology (which heavily influenced the art of the Renaissance) and Shakespeare (who came at the tail end of the Renaissance).

I find that the large, full-color illustrations of artwork and architechture helps students picture some of the stories and time periods we study. We discuss how some of the movements of the time period (which are clearly explained in the text of this book) can be seen in Shakespeare as well as in the art, architecture and even the fashion of the time period. (Although fashion is regrettably not covered in the text, the ornate influences in the artworld did carry over to the dress of the tme period).

I do have to admit that the text may be difficult if you are not already familiar with some of the places and events of the Renaissance, but in that way the text may also serve as an introduction. Whatever interests you, research further.

In the meantime, marvel at the art wrought by those Renaissance masters!

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