This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ...and sweetness of expression common to all Mino's works bears witness to this, but also certain peculiarities of treatment which usually distinguish his sculpture from that of Verocchio, S. VINCENT, S. CATHERINE, AND S. ANTONY OF PADUA. TOMB OF MARCO ANTONIO ALBERTONI. Benedetto da-Maiano, Ross e ll i n ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ...and sweetness of expression common to all Mino's works bears witness to this, but also certain peculiarities of treatment which usually distinguish his sculpture from that of Verocchio, S. VINCENT, S. CATHERINE, AND S. ANTONY OF PADUA. TOMB OF MARCO ANTONIO ALBERTONI. Benedetto da-Maiano, Ross e ll i n o, and other contemporary Florentines, whose work to some extent resembles that of Mino da Fieso l e. In his work, especially in the faces of the Madonna, there is commonly a slight thinness in the bridge of the nose, and sharpness in the edges of the lips, recalling, though of course very slightly, the typical Chinese treatment of the female face. In Mino's sculpture it is not carried so far as to be a blemish on the physical beauty of the Virgin, but it simply removes any possible taint of earthliness or sensuality. It would be impossible in the limits of one article to give any description of the whole of the sculptured works of this school which enrich the church of S. Maria del Popolo. A few may be selected as specimens. Besides the reredos now in the sacristy, there is another in one of the southern chapels of the nave (No. 6 on plan)---a work of the most wonderful beauty. Three shallow niches between enriched pilasters, which support an entablature, contain single figures in high relief, about half life-size. Jn the centre is St. Catherine of Alexandria, at her right St. Vincent in deacon's dress, and on her left St. Antony of Padua in monastic garb, holding a large lily. The head of St. Catherine is of a noble type, with features of classical regularity; her drapery is graceful and skilfully arranged, so as to contrast with the stiffer folds of the monk and deacon at her sides. Above are three medallions with reliefs representing...
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As New. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-TEXT PRISTINE Mild shelfwear; else flawless. Text in English. 262 pages followed by pages i-xxiv entitled "Art Chronicle". Among the articles included: "Alfred Stevens" by Walter Armstrong; "The Pastels and Drawings of Millet" by Julia M. Ady; and "The Chemistry of Paints and Painting" by P. G. Hamerton. Rare. --with a bonus offer--
