The brilliantly expressive clay models created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) as "sketches" for his works in marble offer extraordinary insights into his creative imagination. Although long admired, the terracotta models have never been the subject of detailed examination. This publication presents a wealth of new discoveries (including evidence of the artist's fingerprints imprinted on the clay), resolving lingering issues of attribution while giving readers a vivid sense of how the artist and his assistants fulfilled ...
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The brilliantly expressive clay models created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) as "sketches" for his works in marble offer extraordinary insights into his creative imagination. Although long admired, the terracotta models have never been the subject of detailed examination. This publication presents a wealth of new discoveries (including evidence of the artist's fingerprints imprinted on the clay), resolving lingering issues of attribution while giving readers a vivid sense of how the artist and his assistants fulfilled a steady stream of monumental commissions. Essays describe Bernini's education as a modeler; his approach to preparatory drawings; his use of assistants; and the response to his models by 17th-century collectors. Extensive research by conservators and art historians explores the different types of models created in Bernini's workshop. Richly illustrated, Bernini transforms our understanding of the sculptor and his distinctive and fascinating working methods.
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Very lightly bumped corners else near new condition, covers bright, text clean and binding tight in a like dust jacket which is now in a clear protective mylar sleeve. Size: 9.75x11.25 inches, 432pp., 472 illus., including 437 in full color.
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VG, slight bowing. Glossy pictorial dj; brown cloth covers, gilt lettering on spine. xvi, 416 pages: illustrations (some color). Catalog of an exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Oct. 3, 2012-Jan. 6, 2013, and at the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Feb. 3-Apr. 14, 2013. / Includes bibliographical references (pages 386-406) and index. "The brilliantly expressive clay models created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) as "sketches" for his works in marble offer extraordinary insights into his creative imagination. Although long admired, the terracotta models have never been the subject of such detailed examination. This publication presents a wealth of new discoveries (including evidence of the artist's fingerprints imprinted on the clay), resolving lingering issues of attribution while giving readers a vivid sense of how the artist and his assistants fulfilled a steady stream of monumental commissions. Essays describe Bernini's education as a modeler; his approach to preparatory drawings; his use of assistants; and the response to his models by 17th-century collectors. Extensive research by conservators and art historians explores the different types of models created in Bernini's workshop. Richly illustrated, Bernini transforms our understanding of the sculptor and his distinctive and fascinating working methods."--Publisher's website. Contents: Introduction / C.D. Dickerson--Bernini at the beginning: the formation of a master modeler / C.D. Dickerson--Sketching on paper and in clay: Bernini's use of preparatory drawings and models / Ian Wardropper--The role of terracotta models in Bernini's workshop / Andrea Bacchi--Creating an eye for models: the role of Bernini / Tomaso Montanari--"The fire of art"? : a historiography of Bernini's Bozzetti / Steven F. Ostrow--Visual glossary / Anthony Sigel--Catalogue. Working for the Barberini; Fountains; Chapels and Saints; Equestrian Monuments; Working for the Chigi; The Ponte Sant'Angelo; Alter of the blessed sacrament / C.D. Dickerson and Anthony Sigel--Checklist of drawings / Ian Wardropper.
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New. 0300185006. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--400 pages; 36 color illustrations. --with a bonus offer--
