Cristina Acidini Luchinat Boeken

The graceful beauty of his female figures, the humanist influence, and the courtly solemnity of his painting make the works of Sandro Botticelli (ca. 1445–1510) the epitome of Florentine art during the golden age of the reign of Lorenzo Medici, known as il Magnifico. This splendid volume takes the reader on a journey through the artistic world of one of the most famous Renaissance painters. One focus is Botticelli’s masterful portraits, which bring to life those in his circle of patrons, for whose palaces he created grand mythological paintings and precious memorials to rival those of antiquity. This publication provides the reader with impressive insight into Botticelli’s important contributions to Florentine art, and also traces the ideals of feminine beauty, embodied not only by his enchanting goddesses and Madonnas, but also in the idealized portrait of an unknown lady. (German edition ISBN 978-3-7757-2480-7) Exhibition schedule: Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, November 13, 2009–February 28, 2010

This book reunites the exquisite jewellery and ornaments from the Medici collection spanning the 15th to 18th centuries, showcasing objects currently housed in various Florentine museums. It presents the Medici family's captivating history through chapters dedicated to major patrons, detailing the objects, their creators, and the motivations behind their commissions. The vivid color photography captures the opulent beauty of this remarkable collection. Initially bankers and merchants, the Medicis emerged as champions of Florence's workers and artisans in the late 14th century. By the early 15th century, they established nearly 300 years of influential leadership in the city. Cosimo, the first ruling Medici, was honored posthumously as Pater Patriae, while his grandson Lorenzo, known as the Magnificent, supported renowned artists like Botticelli, da Vinci, and Michelangelo. The collection emphasizes jewellery, gems, cameos, and exotic objects, including antique vases crafted using the pietra-dura technique, enhanced with gold, silver, or enamel borders. Many pieces were amassed by Lorenzo il Magnifico. The book features a diverse array of works, from Benvenuto Cellini to Baroque art, and includes exotic items from Asia, Mexico, and India. The final chapter highlights the exquisite jewels of Elector Anna Maria Ludovica, the last ruler of the Medici dynasty.

The Uffizi Gallery is one of the world¿s most famous museums, and is home to some of the finest works of art in Western history, but it is not only the walls that are adorned with art. This volume explores the stunning frescoes or ¿grotesques¿ painted on the ceilings of the Uffizi.

Tato publikace nabízí přehled malířství a sochařství, které vzkvétalo v Itálii od konce třináctého až do počátku devatenáctého století.

Milano, Amilcare Pizzi, 1997, 4to brossura con copertina illustrata a colori, pp. 270 con numerose illustrazioni in bianco e nero ed a colori nel testo. (Testo bilingue italiano – cinese).