Playful pictures : art, leisure, and entertainment in the Venetian Renaissance home

Playful pictures : art, leisure, and entertainment in the Venetian Renaissance home / Chriscinda Henry.

Author/creator	Henry, Chriscinda, 1973- author.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2021]
Copyright Notice	©2021
Description	x, 267 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Subject(s)	Painting, Renaissance--Italy --Venice. Art--Private collections --Italy --Venice --History --To 1500. Art--Private collections --Italy --Venice --History --16th century. Art and recreation--Italy --Venice --History --To 1500. Art and recreation--Italy --Venice --History --16th century. Recreation in art. Leisure in art. Venice (Italy)--Civilization --16th century.

Portion of title	Art, leisure, and entertainment in the Venetian Renaissance home
Contents	Introduction : the art of leisure -- Boredom and relief on Carpaccio's Studiolo door -- Pastoral fellowship and the performance of virtuosity -- Theatrical painting from Alla bulesca and Commedia dell'arte -- Ludic art and entertainment in the Venetian Portego -- Epilogue : the carnivalization of Venice.
Abstract	"Examines the intersection of private art collecting, domestic social life, and recreational practices in Renaissance Venice"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-250) and index.
Genre/form	History.
LCCN	2021018796
ISBN	9780271089119 (cloth)
ISBN	0271089113 (cloth)
Standard identifier#	40031008691

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	ND621.V5 H46 2021	✔ Available	Place Hold