Pontormo
Download or Read eBook Pontormo PDF written by Elizabeth Cropper and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Elizabeth Cropper |
| Publisher | : Getty Publications |
| Total Pages | : 140 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780892363667 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0892363665 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Pontormo by : Elizabeth Cropper
Book excerpt: Pontormo's Halberdier has long been controversial. How did scholars come to identify the sitter as Duke Cosimo de' Medici and why is this open to doubt? Who was Francesco Guardi? What was the siege of Florence, and could Pontormo have made this compelling portrait during that time of deprivation and political tumult? In a fascinating piece of historical detective work, Elizabeth Cropper investigates these questions and uncovers new evidence for interpretation. She also analyzes the portrait's relationship to other works by Pontormo, explores the importance for Pontormo of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Andrea del Sarto, and looks into Bronzino's connection with the portrait.
