First published in 1998, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of its subject, providing insights that remain relevant to contemporary discussions. It is published by Routledge, a reputable imprint of Taylor & Francis, known for its scholarly contributions. The text delves into key themes and concepts, making it a valuable resource for both students and professionals in the field.
Exploring the evolution of Western art through the lens of historical thinkers, this provocative essay challenges traditional narratives and critiques the discipline of art history. Emison highlights the limitations of past interpretations while advocating for a renewed understanding of art's significance. Aimed at both outsiders questioning the field's validity and insiders who may have lost sight of broader contexts, the work serves as a bridge between old and new perspectives, encouraging a more holistic view of art's history.
Leonardo is a new, colorful introductory book out the quintessential Renaissance painter, Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo is the 45th and long awaited title in Phaidon?s popular and affordle Colour Library series on masters and movements in arts. Each volume in this series (i.e. Impressionism, Rembrandt,Picasso, etc.) includes a concise introduction, full-page color plates accompanied by extensive notes and comparative illustrations, select bibliography, and detailed image source information. Brimming with 100 illustrations and an extensive essay by Patricia Emison, a distinguished scholar of Renaissance and Baroque art, Leonardo provides valule insight into the life and work of the highly legendary artist. With its superb images and authoritative text, this accessible volume is an essential resource for students and art enthusiasts alike.
Exploring the evolution of the picturesque aesthetic from the sixteenth century, this book examines its impact on art forms such as painting, printmaking, landscape design, and architecture. It highlights how this aesthetic transformed the relationship between art and nature, as well as the viewer's interaction with images. Drawing on lesser-known critical texts from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the author analyzes a diverse range of artists, including Fra Angelico, Raphael, and Rubens, focusing on their spatial imagination rather than stylistic history.
Emison offers a fresh perspective on the Renaissance by tracing the development of the concept from its inception in art history. She challenges traditional interpretations and provides a comprehensive synthesis that redefines our understanding of this pivotal period, exploring its artistic, cultural, and historical significance.
Exploring the evolution of visual creativity from ancient Greece to the present, this essay examines the interplay of political, economic, and cultural forces shaping Western art. It delves into various art forms, including architecture, painting, and sculpture, while drawing connections between contemporary works and historical periods, particularly the Renaissance. The author emphasizes the social impact of art—its appreciation and rejection—over the fame of specific pieces, making this an insightful introduction for both casual readers and students of aesthetics.
Exploring the evolution of visual creativity from ancient Greece to the modern era, this essay delves into the political and economic influences on art's commissioning and displacement. It examines various forms of art, including architecture and sculpture, while highlighting connections between contemporary works and historical periods, particularly the Renaissance. Aimed at newcomers to visual tradition, it also offers insights for aesthetics students, focusing on the societal roles of art rather than merely its most renowned pieces.