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OverviewThe fifteenth century saw the evolution of a distinct and powerfully influential European artistic culture. But what does the familiar phrase “Renaissance Art” actually refer to? Through engaging discussion of timeless works by artists such as Jan van Eyck, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo, Tom Nichols offers a masterpiece of his own as he explores the truly original and diverse character of the art of the Renaissance. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tom Nichols , Paul English , Ben JohnsonPublisher: Bolinda Publishing Imprint: Bolinda Audio Books Edition: Unabridged edition ISBN: 9781743105269ISBN 10: 1743105266 Publication Date: 01 June 2012 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsExpertly informed and highly readable. Nichols provides the non-specialist with an in-depth analysis. By focusing on key masterpieces Nichols provides the non-specialist with an in-depth analysis... while also illuminatingly placing them within the wider context of Renaissance culture. -- Peter Humfrey, Professor of Art History, University of St Andrews An excellent introduction. The book is exceptionally informative... and articulated in a way that is remarkably fresh. -- Malcolm Bull, The Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford, and Andrew W. Mellon Visiting Professor, The Courtauld Institute of Art An excellent introduction to the art of the Renaissance. Nichols offers fresh insights and well-observed commentary on individual works and their place within the history of art. -- Tania String, Senior Lecturer in History of Art, University of Bristol Author InformationTom Nichols is Senior Lecturer in History of Art at the University of Aberdeen. His recent publications include The Art of Poverty, Tintoretto, Tradition and Identity, and Others and Outcasts in Early Modern Europe. Paul English is an actor and narrator based in Melbourne who has appeared in more than 40 productions with major Australian theatre companies. Some highlights include Shakespeare's Hamlet, Chekhov’s Ivanov and Stoppard's Arcadia. Paul's television credits include SeaChange, Curtin and Gallipoli. His narration of Li Cunxin's Mao's Last Dancer and Coming Rain by Stephen Daisley have both won AudioFile Earphones Awards. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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