Author: Hayward, J.F.:
Title: Virtuoso Goldsmiths. The Triumph of Mannerism 1540-1620.
Description: London 1976 (25 x 33,5 cm), 752 pp. English text, 24 full page colour plates and 740 monochrome illustrations, clothbound with gilt decorations and gilt lettering on spine, including the original dustjacket. ¶ A study of the art of the Mannerist goldsmith in Europe presented in 15 chapters covering source materials, the nature of patronage, accumulation of treasure by Renaissnce princes, guild regulations, methods of production and sources of design, influence of the classical Renaissance on style in goldsmiths' work, effect of this taste in the countries of Western Europe, nature of Mannericm and consequences of the decay of the Renaissance aesthetic ideal, Mannerist goldsmiths and their work in Western and Central Europe, goldsmiths' work in base metal, especially with reference to arms and armour. Part 2 contains the catalogue of colour and monochrome plates, and Part 3 consists of the monochrome plates with 740 illustrations. There is a select bibliography, and index of goldsmiths, artists, and craftsmen; another of museums and collections, followed by a general index.A monumental study of European goldsmiths art. Including buliography and indexes. Used but fine copy !
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Title: Virtuoso Goldsmiths. The Triumph of Mannerism 1540-1620.
Description: London 1976 (25 x 33,5 cm), 752 pp. English text, 24 full page colour plates and 740 monochrome illustrations, clothbound with gilt decorations and gilt lettering on spine, including the original dustjacket. ¶ A study of the art of the Mannerist goldsmith in Europe presented in 15 chapters covering source materials, the nature of patronage, accumulation of treasure by Renaissnce princes, guild regulations, methods of production and sources of design, influence of the classical Renaissance on style in goldsmiths' work, effect of this taste in the countries of Western Europe, nature of Mannericm and consequences of the decay of the Renaissance aesthetic ideal, Mannerist goldsmiths and their work in Western and Central Europe, goldsmiths' work in base metal, especially with reference to arms and armour. Part 2 contains the catalogue of colour and monochrome plates, and Part 3 consists of the monochrome plates with 740 illustrations. There is a select bibliography, and index of goldsmiths, artists, and craftsmen; another of museums and collections, followed by a general index.A monumental study of European goldsmiths art. Including buliography and indexes. Used but fine copy !
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Price: EUR 50.00 = appr. US$ 54.34 Seller: Scriptum Art Books v.o.f.
- Book number: 6255
- Book number: 6255
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