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Routledge - The Realism of Piero della Francesca Book

Name: Routledge - The Realism of Piero della Francesca Book
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Explore the complex artistic world of one of the most significant fifteenth-century Italian artists. The Realism of Piero della Francesca: Life and Work offers a deep look into the paradoxes found within his paintings. While Piero painted landscapes that felt familiar - featuring winding roads, farms, barns, and local villages - his subjects often belonged to a different reality. This study examines how Piero depicted the Holy Land, a place he had never visited, using the visual language of his own surroundings. By looking at the connection between his local environment and his Christian subject matter, this book provides a unique perspective on how early modern visual culture functioned. It is an essential read for those interested in the tension between the local landscapes of Italy and the distant, sacred settings of religious art.

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Examines the paradox between Piero's local Italian landscapes and his depictions of the distant Holy Land.

Provides a detailed study of the life and work of the fifteenth-century artist Piero della Francesca.

Analyzes how familiar elements like farms, sheds, and villages appear in religious painting settings.

Part of the Visual Culture in Early Modernity series published by Routledge.

Offers insights into how early modern artists navigated the gap between lived experience and sacred subjects.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1472461312
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Themes & Concepts
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 September 2017
Listed Since: 04 August 2016

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