Description
About the Author
Claire Farago is Professor of Early Modern Art, Theory, and Criticism at the University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.
Reviews
'This collection - concerning the historical fortunes and effects of Leonardo's Treatise on Painting - is long overdue. Importantly, this volume turns our attention to the reception of Leonardo in a pan-European context, making the treatise of interest not only to Renaissance and early modern art historians, but to those who study later periods.' Lyle Massey, University of California, Irvine, USA
'These essays offer a well-rounded analysis of the reception of Leonardo's Treatise by tracing trajectories of its development through a variety of cultural, historical, social, technical, critical, nationalistic, and reappropriated forms. It is the first book to address, within its historical framework, the diverse network of cultural interchange about the value of ideas associated (directly and remotely) with Leonardo da Vinci and the traditions of his time. A compelling feature of this approach is the way in which it involves this diverse network of professionals over the centuries, including not only painters, sculptors, illustrators, printmakers, and architects, but also biographers, theorists, natural philosophers, translators, astronomers, publishers, engineers, theologians, aristocrats, lawyers, politicians, entrepreneurs, and collectors.' Matthew Landrus, Rhode Island School of Design, USA
'The amount of information this book imparts is quite astonishing...' Renaissance Quarterly
'... impressive, generously illustrated collection of essays... a rich analysis of art instruction, the rise of academies, and conflicting concepts of artistic authority and integrity during the early modern period.' CAA Reviews
'... a well-organized and comprehensive cross-cultural study of the most significant text on painting... That authors reference each other's work attests to the extensive planning and throughtfulness that went into the production of this volume... provides excellent analysis as well as questions and avenues for future research... Amply illustrated by manuscript pages and details, this volume also has helpful diagrams such as the stemma of Leonardo's manuscript and a comprehensive bibliography of printed editions. Just as his treatise and its variations attracted a wide audience, Re-Reading Leonardo will appeal to a broad range of scholars from Renaissance and beyond. With the wealth of information found within, this well-written book is a must for every historian's library.' Sixteenth Century Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781138261952
Author Claire Farago
Format Paperback
Page Count 652
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1202g