The Cabinet of Eros
Download or Read eBook The Cabinet of Eros PDF written by Stephen John Campbell and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Stephen John Campbell |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 430 |
| Release | : 2004-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0300117531 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780300117530 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Cabinet of Eros by : Stephen John Campbell
Book excerpt: The Renaissance studiolo was a space devoted in theory to private reading. The most famous studiolo of all was that of Isabella d'Este, marchioness of Mantua. This work explores the function of the mythological image within a Renaissance culture of collectors.
