Donatello
Sculpting The Renaissance
$70.81
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
3 October 2023
Summary
Arguably the greatest sculptor of all time, Donatello (c.1386-1466) was at the vanguard of a revolution in sculptural practice in the early Renaissance.
Combining ideas from classical and medieval sculpture to create innovative sculptural forms, Donatello had an unparalleled ability to portray emotions in works intended to inspire spiritual devotion. Pieces such as the penitent St Mary Magdalene and the bronze of David remain deeply affecting to audiences today. Working in marble, bro…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838510343 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1838510346 |
| Author: | Peta Motture |
| Publisher: | V & A Publishing |
| Imprint: | V & A Publications |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 1.90kg |
| Dimensions: | 34mm x 252mm x 299mm |
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‘sumptuous’, Angelina Villa-Clarke, 25th January 2023, Forbes.com
Peta Motture
Peta Motture is the author and editor of numerous books including Creating Sculpture: Renaissance Drawings and Models (2022), The Culture of Bronze: Making and Meaning in Renaissance Sculpture (2019), and Carvings, Casts and Collectors: The Art of Renaissance Sculpture (2013).
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