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PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-100300126158
ISBN-139780300126150
eBay Product ID (ePID)60066865
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Book TitleGates of Paradise : Lorenzo Ghiberti's Renaissance Masterpiece
Number of Pages184 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Metal Work, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, Subjects & Themes / Religious
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorGary M. Radke
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight40.9 Oz
Item Length1.2 in
Item Width0.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-004427
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal730.92
SynopsisA rich account of the giant bronze doors created by Florentine sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti--so exquisite that Michelangelo proclaimed them suitable to serve as the Gates of Paradise., A rich account of the giant bronze doors so exquisite that Michelangelo proclaimed them suitable to serve as the "Gates of Paradise" In 1452, Florentine sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti unveiled a masterpiece that had been a quarter-century in the making: ten bronze panels depicting intricate scenes from the Old Testament. The monumental gilded bronze doors (each more than 15 feet tall) were designed for the Baptistery in the Piazza del Duomo in Florence. Centuries of admirers have considered "The Gates of Paradise" one of the great masterworks of Western art. This extensively illustrated book displays the full glory and elaborate details of many of the newly restored bronze panels, the extraordinary work of the conservators and restorers who cleaned the priceless doors. In a series of fascinating chapters, expert contributors capture Ghiberti's world, his remarkable talent at representing human emotion in rich illusionistic settings, the relationships between Renaissance patrons and artists, and the collaborations and rivalries among artists. Other chapters explore the challenging craft of bronze sculpture, Ghiberti's casting and finishing techniques, and the painstaking process involved in documenting and restoring the treasured doors. A chronology of Ghiberti's life completes this lavishly produced volume. Published in association with the High Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: High Museum of Art, Atlanta (April 28 - July 15, 2007) The Art Institute of Chicago (July 28 - October 13, 2007) The Metropolitan Museum of Art (October 30, 2007 - January 13, 2008), A rich account of the giant bronze doors so exquisite that Michelangelo proclaimed them suitable to serve as the "Gates of Paradise" In 1452, Florentine sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti unveiled a masterpiece that had been a quarter-century in the making: ten bronze panels depicting intricate scenes from the Old Testament. The monumental gilded bronze doors (each more than 15 feet tall) were designed for the Baptistery in the Piazza del Duomo in Florence. Centuries of admirers have considered "The Gates of Paradise" one of the great masterworks of Western art. This extensively illustrated book displays the full glory and elaborate details of many of the newly restored bronze panels, the extraordinary work of the conservators and restorers who cleaned the priceless doors. In a series of fascinating chapters, expert contributors capture Ghiberti's world, his remarkable talent at representing human emotion in rich illusionistic settings, the relationships between Renaissance patrons and artists, and the collaborations and rivalries among artists. Other chapters explore the challenging craft of bronze sculpture, Ghiberti's casting and finishing techniques, and the painstaking process involved in documenting and restoring the treasured doors. A chronology of Ghiberti's life completes this lavishly produced volume., In 1452, Florentine sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti unveiled a masterpiece that had been a quarter-century in the making: ten bronze panels depicting intricate scenes from the Old Testament. The monumental gilded bronze doors (each more than 15 feet tall) were designed for the Baptistery in the Piazza del Duomo in Florence. Centuries of admirers have considered "The Gates of Paradise" one of the great masterworks of Western art. This extensively illustrated book displays the full glory and elaborate details of many of the newly restored bronze panels, the extraordinary work of the conservators and restorers who cleaned the priceless doors. In a series of fascinating chapters, expert contributors capture Ghiberti's world, his remarkable talent at representing human emotion in rich illusionistic settings, the relationships between Renaissance patrons and artists, and the collaborations and rivalries among artists. Other chapters explore the challenging craft of bronze sculpture, Ghiberti's casting and finishing techniques, and the painstaking process involved in documenting and restoring the treasured doors. A chronology of Ghiberti's life completes this lavishly produced volume.
LC Classification NumberNB1287.F6G43 2007
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- 20. Apr. 2017
Very detailed with LOTS of pictures
This whole book is dedicated to the design and manufacture of a pair of bronze doors. Michelangelo was cat the unveiling and said they were good enough to be the "Gates of Paradise" . The book goes into great detail on how the doors were made, how the panels were cast. Ghilberti took 27 years to make them, weighed 7 tons,I believe. A fascinating read especially for a craftsman. I enjoyed it very, very much.......Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 26. Feb. 2025
if you can't go to Florence; ... get thi...
if you can't go to Florence; ... get this book and revel in the spectacle that is the art treasure.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 30. Sep. 2020
Perfect title !
Outstanding !Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 28. Dez. 2021
Good reading
Awesome bookBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
