The Performance of Sculpture in Renaissance Venice

This study explores the material, devotional, and cultural implications of sculpture in Renaissance Venice, tracing the interconnected phenomena of audience response, display, and artistic self-fashioning. It will be of interest to scholars in art history, Renaissance history, early modern art and architecture, material culture, and Italian studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive study delves into the profound material, devotional, and cultural implications of sculpture in Renaissance Venice. By examining a diverse array of sources, including art-theoretical and devotional literature, guidebooks and travel diaries, as well as a wide range of artworks in various media, Lorenzo Buonanno endeavors to recover the sculptural values that permeated a city renowned for its painting. The book intricately traces the interconnected phenomena of audience response, the display of sculptural bravura, and the artistic self-fashioning of the time.

This study will be of immense interest to scholars engaged in the fields of art history, Renaissance history, early modern art and architecture, material culture, and Italian studies. It offers a rich and detailed exploration of the sculptural landscape of Renaissance Venice, shedding light on the complex interplay between artistic expression, religious devotion, and societal norms. Through its meticulous analysis, the book provides valuable insights into the artistic practices, cultural values, and historical context of this remarkable period.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367335663