Routledge Making and Moving Sculpture in Early Modern Italy - Routledge

Explore the complex world of Italian sculpture through this scholarly collection from Routledge. Part of the Visual Culture in Early Modernity series, this volume examines the practical and aesthetic realities of creating and transporting art during this era. This book brings together leading scholars to study the lifecycle of sculpture, from the workshop to its final destination. Readers will learn about the specific challenges faced by sculptors, including the procurement of materials, the high costs involved, and the logistics of shipping and transportation. By studying the technical problems of materials and the meanings associated with them, this work provides a deep look into the production and reception of art. Whether you are a student of art history or a professional researcher, this volume offers essential insights into how material and materiality shaped the sculptural landscape of early modern Italy. It covers workshop practices and the esoteric considerations that influenced how sculptures were made and moved across the region.