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This fascinating biography provides a glimpse into the life of Julio Bonasoni, a renowned Bolognese artist of the 18th century. In addition to anecdotes and stories about Bonasoni's life and work, this book includes a catalogue of the artist's engravings and a plan for improving the arts in England. A must-read for art historians and enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

An exclusive look into the preparations behind the Naples in Paris exhibition at the Louvre, beautifully captured by the renowned photographer Robert Polidori. From June 2023 to January 2024, the Musée du Louvre in Paris welcomed sixty major masterpieces from the Museo di Capodimonte, on loan for the exhibition Naples in Paris: The Louvre Hosts the Museo di Capodimonte. The former Italian royal palace, which once served as a hunting lodge for Bourbon monarchs, is now one of the largest museums in Italy holding one of the continent‿s most important collections of Italian paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Among the artworks featured are the famously enigmatic Antea by Parmigianino, a poignant painting of the Crucifixion by Masaccio, The Transfiguration of Christ by Giovanni Bellini, and preparatory cartoons by Raphael and Michelangelo. On the occasion of this historic artistic exchange, acclaimed photographer Robert Polidori was granted exclusive access to the preparations of the exhibition in the Louvre‿s prestigious Grand Galerie. Known for his unique images of architecture and interiors, Polidori exquisitely captures the process and inner workings of the arrival, set-up, and display of the artworks. Part photography monograph, part art history book, this unique publication reveals the hidden workings behind one of the most significant collaborative efforts among major museums in recent years.

"Born in Paris in 1749, Adâelaèide Labille-Guiard rose from shopkeeper's daughter to an official portraitist of the royal court, only to have her achievements reduced to ash by the French Revolution. While she defied societal barriers to become a member of the exclusive Acadâemie Royale and a mentor for other ambitious women painters, she left behind few writings, and her legacy was long overshadowed by celebrated portraitist and memoirist âElisabeth Vigâee-Lebrun. ... In this ... biography, Bridget Quinn applies her insightful interpretation of art history to Labille-Guiard's life. She offers a ... new perspective on the artist's feminism, her sexuality, and her vision of the world"--

Der Mann mit dem Schlapphut von Frans Hals gehört zu den bekanntesten Meisterwerken der Kasseler Gemäldegalerie. Schon Lovis Corinth bekannte 1907 bei seinem Besuch: "der Franz Hals hat genau so gemalt wie ich. [...] Ich brauche mich gar nicht zu verstellen." Das Ergebnis war eine schöpferische Kopie nach dem Gemälde, welche - bei aller Unterschiedlichkeit - die Seelenverwandtschaft beider Künstler offenbart. Erstmals sind beide Werke in Schloss Wilhelmshöhe gemeinsam zu sehen. Ergänzt werden sie durch eine moderne Paraphrase von Slawomir Elsner, die vom Museumsverein Kassel e. V. erworben wurde. Auch sie belegt: Frans Hals inspiriert bis heute! Frans Hals «Der Mann mit dem Schlapphut» Lovis Corinth Slawomir Elsner

La présentation d'Antonia à la cour est arrivée. Comment sera-t-elle accueillie par le Roi, sa maîtresse Mme de Pompadour et la noblesse française ?

L'ex-maîtresse du duc prétend que Roxton est le père de son fils et veut embarrasser le duc et la duchesse. Les nobles français sont peut-être au courant. Antonia gère le drame familial de manière unique.

Récit classique qui n'est pas sans rappeler La Belle et la Bête, ce roman historique primé est inspiré des Liaisons dangereuses de Pierre Choderlos de Laclos et est un hommage à Ce merveilleux passé de Georgette Heyer

Le Duc et la Duchesse préparent la présentation d'Antonia. Martin apprend une nouvelle bouleversante. Roxton protège la Duchesse contre le Comte de Salvan et ses tantes.

An image-text dialogue between David Cronenberg's vision of the human body and wax models from a legendary Italian science museumThis book was published for an exhibition at Fondazione Prada, where the models of La Specola Museum (part of the Museum of Natural History in Florence) were exhibited alongside a newly conceived short film by Canadian film director David Cronenberg. It includes interviews with the director and an anthology of previously published texts on La Specola's collection and Cronenberg's filmography by Maria Luisa Azzaroli, Fausto Barbagli, Mario Bucci, Gianni Canova, Simone Contardi, Eleanor Crook, Francesco Paolo de Ceglia, Georges Didi-Huberman, Joanna Ebenstein, Giovanni Festa, Marcie Frank, Mauro Giori, John Hatch, Zoltan Kádár, Peter K. Knoefel, Chloe Anna Milligan, Marta Poggesi, Mario Praz, Dylan Trigg and Marcos Uzal, among others. The contributions examine the remarkable heritage and the current resonance of the wax models from historical, academic and artistic perspectives, and investigate David Cronenberg's vision of the body, to underline the relevance of scientific research and its connection to creative practice.

Born in Venice in 1673 to a lawyer and a lace maker, Rosalba Carriera began her career painting decorative objects and rose to international renown as a portraitist in Italy, Germany, France, and England. In 1757 she died nearly blind from cataracts, a tragic end for a painter acclaimed for exquisite miniatures and innovative pastels. During the 1700s she was deemed the most talented female artist of our century, so famous that she was referred to by her first name only. Today, however, she is little known outside Venice, despite the attribution to her of more than seven hundred surviving artworks.0This accessibly written, gorgeously illustrated biography surveys Carriera's career, considering her miniatures alongside better-known works of larger scale. Interpreting her oeuvre against the historical context of her experience as a single woman in Venice, the book takes readers through the full arc of her life, including the people she met, her clients, and her artistic approach. Author Angela Oberer's original iconographic analysis of some of Carriera's work reveals that she was an erudite painter who drew on antiquity as well as Renaissance precedents such as Leonardo da Vinci and Paolo Veronese. Published in conjunction with the 350th anniversary of her birth, this book is a long overdue tribute to an important and prolific artist.

Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665)--painter, printmaker, and teacher--was one of the most innovative and prolific artists of the Bolognese school. The daughter of a painter, she hailed from a city whose university was believed to have had educated women since the Middle Ages and that celebrated the cult of Saint Catherine of Bologna, who was known for her skill as a painter and illuminator--ideal conditions to encourage the training and patronage of skilled women artists. Drawing on extensive archival documentation and primary sources, including inventories, sale catalogues, and Sirani's work diary, this book provides an overview of the brief life, fascinating oeuvre, critical fortune, and cultural legacy of this successful Baroque artist.

Fall in love with copperplate calligraphy while expanding your creative repertoire with this practical, easy-to-follow and comprehensive guide. The magic of copperplate calligraphy is that it is based on a few elementary forms and a few important rules. All you need to get started are pen, ink and suitable paper, and with practice you will soon be able to design and print your own invitations, business cards and much more. Each chapter contains one or more tutorials filled with useful tips on how to get as much out of the content as possible while having fun. Everything is explained from the very start, in detail and in a step-by-step way, so no previous knowledge is required. On the other hand, if you have some experience with calligraphy, the book will serve as a great resource for building on those skills while experimenting with copperplate calligraphy's typical flourishes and decorative elements. The author, renowned German calligrapher Stefanie Weigele, who specializes in classic pointed pen calligraphy, shares her insight about essential tools and materials as well as important dos and don'ts that help you master the methods and techniques being taught quickly and effectively. The book includes downloadable exercise sheets and grids that make it easy for you to put your newly learned skills into immediate practice.