- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Yale University Press; 1st Edition edition (21 Nov 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0300109113
- ISBN-13: 978-0300109115
- Product Dimensions: 29.6 x 25.5 x 3.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 960,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"This book . . . will serve as a catalyst for the reconsideration of many artists and works of art produced in Florence around 1500. Geronimus''s insights . . . will be both a challenge and an example for other scholars in the field . . ."--Jean Cadogan, "Sixteenth Century Journal"--Jean Cadogan "Sixteenth Century Journal "
Renaissance Quarterly, Autumn 2007
'Well written and beautifully illustrated'
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
All Future Discussions of Piero Will Have to Revolve Around This Book
12 July 2007
Format:Hardcover
This book is an essential addition to any library of Renaissance art. The author takes on one of the most problematic artists in the entire canon, sets him within the context of his time, and quietly distills the complex and intricate images that have made Piero's paintings so fascinating to us today. Recognizing that Piero's works are chronologically problematic, the book takes the innovative approach of discussing all the known works--some previously unpublished--by genre. Particularly fascinating is the discussion of mythologoical works which are the most elusive of Piero's oeuvre. In order to capture the full range of Piero's intention, the author delves into historical and literary sources, and renders a stimulating analysis of the relationship of text to image. Also key is the author's understanding of Piero's uncanny inventiveness and his ability to reach beyond the framework of a story to render an artistic vision that is not derivative but truly inspiring. This is the premier book on Piero di Cosimo's work--one that will be a touchstone for all subsequent research.
8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
wheres the art?
8 Aug 2008
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I must admit my interest in this book was high, I had seen the artists work at other places, but never a decent size image...well gang this is not the place to find any real legible imagery of this artist. It is astonishing to find the lions share of paintings ,are no more than an inch or so in height running across the top of the pages...truly ludicrous...how anyone might review this in a positive manner is a mystery to me, maybe if you are only interested in the text, but avoid if you seek artwork...you have been warned!
6 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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14 April 2007
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Number one for illustrations. No score for text. Einstein once said that if you cannot explain something simply, you do not know your subject well enough. The author certainly seems to know his subject; but his writing is choked with contortions. One idea to one sentence would be a good beginning.
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