The frames created in Italy during the Renaissance are unequaled in their range of design, richness of decoration, and craftsmanship. Often works of art in themselves, they have suffered nonetheless from their subordinate role. The objects framed might be treasured but the frames were expendable, and frequently they were altered or discarded to keep pace with changes in taste over succeeding generations. The result of such neglect is that comparatively few Renaissance frames survive and little is known today about the ...
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The frames created in Italy during the Renaissance are unequaled in their range of design, richness of decoration, and craftsmanship. Often works of art in themselves, they have suffered nonetheless from their subordinate role. The objects framed might be treasured but the frames were expendable, and frequently they were altered or discarded to keep pace with changes in taste over succeeding generations. The result of such neglect is that comparatively few Renaissance frames survive and little is known today about the artists and artisans who designed and made them. The study of Italian Renaissance frames, as of frames in general, is a study in its infancy. Drawing on the outstanding collection in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book presents a unique, fully illustrated survey that traces the Italian frame from its origins in the great Gothic altarpieces through its various, often elaborate manifestations as an independent unit up to the seventeenth century. Within this chronological context, selected examples are grouped by type, and centers of production are identified wherever possible. Profile drawings provide specialist information. The discussion includes frames for mirrors as well as pictures and reliefs, and bronze and terracotta frames as well as wood. (This title was originally published in 1989/90.)
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Very Good. Size: 11x8x0; Unmarked text; light shelfwear. Ships with tracking the same or next business day from New Haven, CT. We fully guarantee to ship the exact same item as listed and work hard to maintain our excellent customer service.
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VG/VG (Few marks from previous gallery owner. Dj may have some indented writing marks, only visible at certain angles) Grey cloth. Grey illustrated dust jacket. 111 pp. 125 illustrations (bw with 19 color plates). "Presents a unique, fully illustrated survey that traces the Italian frame from its origins in the great Gothic altarpieces through its various, often elaborate manifestations as an independent unit up to the seventeeenth century." (dj) And more. A pleasure to browse. Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, June 5-September 2, 1990.
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Very good in Very good jacket. Jacket is slightly tanned, but legibility is not affected. Spine is tight. Spine edges are bumped. Back cover is rubbed, but readability is not impacted. Cover edges are gently worn. Inside is clean and unmarked.
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VG/-(overall light shelfwear to wraps, corners bumped, pages clean) Gray and color illustrated wraps, 111 pp. 125 illustrations (bw with 19 color plates). "Published in conjunction with the exhibition...held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, June 5-September 2, 1990"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (pages 110-111).
