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OverviewBetween 1350 and 1650, a vast number of bronze objects, both large and small, decorative and functional, were produced in Venice for domestic consumption and for the export market. Whether unique works of art specifically commissioned from renowned sculptors by wealthy patrons, or low status artefacts mass-produced by founders for speculative sale in their shops, Venetian bronzes are distinguishable from those made at the same time in other centres by the great beauty and variety of their form, their rich ornamentation, and by their generally high quality.Based on a wealth of unpublished documents and newly available scientific data obtained during recent conservation projects, this book tells the story of bronze-its production, placement and purpose-in Venice through the objects themselves and the people who commissioned, made and owned them. It reveals the location and purpose of key independent foundries in the city centre, as well as the state-owned foundries at the Arsenal. It sheds light on the identities of the founders, their daily lives and workshop organisation, and tracks the rise and fall of the most important dynasties, their successful collaborations and fierce rivalries. The genesis and creation process of certain significant bronze masterpieces is discussed, together with a number of long-forgotten casting disasters and abortive commissions.The text and documentary appendix are enhanced by lavish illustrations, which include newly commissioned photographs of recently-restored works of art, and unpublished historical photographs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Victoria Avery (Keeper, Applied Arts Department, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 22.10cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 28.60cm Weight: 2.160kg ISBN: 9780197264966ISBN 10: 0197264964 Pages: 700 Publication Date: 15 December 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsI: The Significance of Bronze II: State Control of the Bronze Industry III: The State Bronze Foundries IV: The Independent Bronze Foundries V: The Employment of State Gun-Founders VI: The Employment of Independent Founders VII: Bells VIII: Large Functional Bronzes IX: Large Bronze Sculpture X: Small Bronze Sculpture and Artefacts Appendix: Corpus of Selected DocumentsReviewsVictoria Avery has succeeded admirably in her purpose, and no one interested in the history of Venetian bronzes will ignore her important book. Bruce Boucher, Art Newspaper Author InformationVictoria Avery is the Keeper of Applied Arts at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. She was previously Associate Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of Warwick, where she taught courses focusing on Italian Renaissance art and architecture. Since completing her British Academy funded PhD on the work of the Venetian Renaissance sculptor, Alessandro Vittoria (Cambridge 1996), Dr Avery has spent a great deal of time conducting research in the archives in Venice on aspects of Venetian Renaissance sculpture, which has resulted in numerous publications on the subject. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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