Renaissance in Venice (Classical and Modern Art Series)

Author: (American) Patricia Fortini Brown, Compiler
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Publishing Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This series explores various artistic styles of Impressionism until the late 19th century. Greek Art and Romanesque Art trace the glorious origins of Western art history, Gothic Art showcases the brilliance of theological art in the dimmed Middle Ages, while Renaissance in Florence, Renaissance in Rome, and Renaissance in Venice take readers back to the peak moment of the great Renaissance period in Western art history. Byzantine Art examines the mystery and subtlety of art from the Byzantine Kingdom—a Christian perspective on the world of the "other"—through the lens of the Christian world. Through the art tunnel created by this series, you can fully appreciate the enchanting charm of Western art. This series organizes world art and architectural art along the main thread of Western art history, not only providing detailed analyses of artistic styles but also deeply exploring the modern influences that arise from the integration of art with other fields. The authors are top experts in their respective fields worldwide. This series is highly authoritative and readable.
The Renaissance in Venice produced a dazzling group of geniuses—Carpaccio, Gentile Bellini, Giovanni Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto—but these names are far from sufficient for that vibrant artistic revolution. What gave birth to this artistic marvel was Venice's series of "otherness" consciousness; its unique geographical location, incredible wealth, diverse racial and religious mix, grand and spectacular festivals, and extraordinary stability of governance—all these factors cast Venice in multiple myths, inspiring a unique art. Brown studies the characteristics of this art—public, personal, and religious—and paints a vivid picture of Venice's rich expressions. Lavish celebrations and generous rituals enhanced the citizens' sense of pride and responsibility, while devout praise of saints and protectors purified faith. But the city's greatest achievement was its secular art: the rediscovery of the pastoral world of the classical period, the innovation of landscape and portrait painting, and the admiration for female nudes. Through its art, Brown also presents a lively Venice and gives us a clear impression of the grandeur this magnificent city achieved. Patricia Fortini Brown is an Associate Professor of Art History at Princeton University and has published numerous academic papers on the Venetian Renaissance, such as Venetian Narrative Painting in the Age of Carpaccio and Venice and the Classical: A History of Venetian Art.