New
Exhibition Catalog Renaissance
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Published to accompany the immersive Renaissance exhibition, this richly illustrated book explores the creative breakthroughs and investigations of the great masters who sought to depict the world with new clarity and depth, driven by the ambition to grasp the harmony of the universe.
At the dawn of the 15th century, Italy underwent profound transformations that placed humankind and the observation of reality at the center of artistic creation: the Renaissance was born. In thriving city-states such as Florence, Rome, and Venice, and supported by powerful patrons, artists rediscovered the legacy of Antiquity while developing new approaches - including the study of nature, anatomy, and perspective - that would permanently reshape the history of art. Three figures in particular embody this decisive renewal. Leonardo da Vinci, a passionate observer of nature, combined science and painting to reveal the unseen, notably through the subtle sfumato of the Mona Lisa. Raphael, master of harmony and grace, redefined the depiction of Madonnas and left a lasting mark in the magnificent decorations of the Vatican. Michelangelo, meanwhile, infused the human form with unprecedented power, as seen in the monumental frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.
ISBN 9782754117388
Éditions Hazan
120 pages
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Exhibitions
Renaissance
Sites
Atelier des Lumières
Label
New