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The Revival of the Olympian Gods in Renaissance Art (Paperback): Luba Freedman

The Revival of the Olympian Gods in Renaissance Art (Paperback)

Luba Freedman

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In this study, Luba Freedman examines the revival of the twelve Olympian deities in the visual arts of sixteenth-century Italy. Renaissance representations of the Olympians as autonomous figures in paintings, sculpture and drawing were not easily integrated into a Christian society. While many patrons and artists venerated the ancient artworks for their artistic qualities, others, nourished by religious beliefs, felt compelled to adapt ancient representations to Christian subjects. These conflicting attitudes influenced the representation of deities intentionally made all'antica, often resulting in an interweaving of classical and non-classical elements that is alien to the original, ancient sources. This study, the first devoted to this problem, highlights how problematic it was during the Cinquecento to display and receive images of pagan gods, whether shaped by ancient or contemporary artists. It offers new insights into the uneven absorption of the classical heritage during the early modern era.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: November 2010
First published: 2003
Authors: Luba Freedman
Dimensions: 254 x 179 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 978-0-521-18103-7
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > General
Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1400 to 1600 > Renaissance art > General
LSN: 0-521-18103-8
Barcode: 9780521181037

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