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

Author/creator Henry, Chriscinda, 1973- author.
Format Book
PublicationUniversity Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2021]
Copyright Date©2021
Descriptionx, 267 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Subjects
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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 225-250) and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2021018796
ISBN9780271089119 (cloth)
ISBN0271089113 (cloth)
Standard identifier# 40031008691

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Joyner General Stacks ND621.V5 H46 2021 ✔ Available Place Hold