Ekserdjian, David
Still Life Before Still Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300190175
- author:
- Ekserdjian, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 27 x 22.2 centimetres (1.51 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Still Life Before Still Life challenges our understanding of this popular art genre. David Ekserdjian argues that artists were fascinated by still life painting significantly earlier than previously thought, and explores its origins in classical antiquity.
This beautifully illustrated book presents a visual anthology of finely executed flowers, fruit, food, household objects, and furnishings seen in the background of paintings from Renaissance masters such as Da Vinci, Dürer, Holbein, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Van Eyck. Ekserdjian examines both the artistic and symbolic significance of these still-life elements, providing a unique insight into the careers of each artist.
Featuring radiant paintings alongside detailed close-ups of still-life details, this book offers a fresh perspective on the history of art. With its generous illustrations and engaging analysis, Still Life Before Still Life is a must-have for anyone interested in Renaissance art and its fascinating stories behind the scenes.
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