Dosso Dossi : paintings of myth, magic, and the antique / Giancarlo Fiorenza.

Author/creator Fiorenza, Giancarlo, 1970-
Other author Dossi, Dosso, -1542.
Format Book
Publication InfoUniversity Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxi, 238 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction: Dosso's courtly Maniera -- 1. The nature of the gods -- 2. Elysium -- 3. Priapic painting -- 4. Enchanting painting -- 5. Fables, ruins, and the bell'imperfetto -- Conclusion.
Abstract "Examines the work of the Ferrarese court artist Dosso Dossi (c. 1486?-1542), with emphasis on his portrayal of ancient and vernacular subjects found in such works as Jupiter Painting Butterflies, Myth of Pan, Enchantress, and his frescoes of Aesop's fables"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [213]-232) and index.
LCCN 2008003645
ISBN9780271032047 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0271032049 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks ND 623.D65 F56 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold