2020, ISBN: 9780724102815

Thames & Hudson, 1998-09-17. Paperback. New., Thames & Hudson, 1998-09-17, 6, Livorno: Sillabe, 2020. Firenze, Gallerie degli Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti, May 28 - June 28, 2020. Edit… Más…

Thames & Hudson, 1998-09-17. Paperback. New., Thames & Hudson, 1998-09-17, 6, Livorno: Sillabe, 2020. Firenze, Gallerie degli Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti, May 28 - June 28, 2020. Edited by Barker S. English Text. Livorno, 2020; paperback, pp. 264, 200 col. ill., cm 21x25. Giovanna Garzoni astonished Europe with a virtuosic miniature technique for capturing reality, as highlighted in this splendid catalogue, which explores a much fuller range of her production to reveal how her images addressed, and in turn stimulated, the rise of cultural globalism and a new sense of connectivity across a vast geography. Recognized as a protagonist in the evolution of scientific illustration, Giovanna Garzoni is in fact less known as an illustrator of the Baroque geographical imagery. In her harmonic and often small compositions the painter combines exotic objects of different origins -such as Chinese porcelain, nautilus from the Pacific Coast, Mexican pumpkins and flowers, South American plants or English lounge dogs- with the ultimate goal of amazing and amusing the viewer. Born into a society in which women were not exactly encouraged to leave the confines of their homes, the painter was attracted to nature and exotic things since childhood. During her career, Garzoni's innate curiosity led her to travel to various Italian and European cities. In the meantime the world had become bigger and more complex in Giovanna's lifetime. Maps that once had undefined areas and showed only coastal settlements were now filled in as Europeans traders, settlers and missionaries relayed home topographic knowledge of the Americas, Africa, India, Japan and China. Along with information came things: seeds, spices, artisanal goods, even live animals. Europe's nobility prized these exotic imports for their utility, beauty, rarity and the scientific insights they provided. Garzoni found inspiration in the teeming variety of objects in her patrons' collections, the Medici family. Her artworks kindle the wondrous delight she felt upon encountering porcelain from Ming China, shells from the Gulf of California, marigolds from Mexico, and a lapdog from England. Seen through her curious eye, the exotic is naturalized and the marvelous is masterfully counterfeit-ed. Her art invites us to reflect upon the infinite complexity of the world, even its smallest parts., Sillabe, 2020, 0, National Gallery of Victoria, 2007. Softcover. As new!. SUPERIOR MINT COPY Australia's distinctive landscape and sunny climate gave Australian Impressionism an intensity and radiance remarkable even in the international setting as the genre swept through the world's art communities during the second half of the 19th century. This book focuses on the first 15 years of the movement and follows five artists step-by-step. The story told in the Spring 2007 exhibition and in this catalog focuses on Charles Conder, Fred McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, and Jane Sutherland. The material includes several thematic subjects, such as portraiture by Roberts and Streeton, and European symbolism. The art sometimes is anecdotal and contains a narrative. Australian plein air painters were interested in the way light evoked a particular emotion or mood and how to capture a fleeting moment within a short amount of time. These young artists saw themselves as leaders against the forces of conservatism and parochialism and stayed current with what was happening on the world stage. In response to a scathing review of their first exhibition, they wrote to the critic that they were 'working towards the development... of a great school of painting in Australia.' Among many lasting contributions of these painters, Jane Sutherland advanced the professional standing of women artists of her time.""Australian Impressionism"" is the term chosen to describe the Australian manifestation of the International Impressionism movement.""Australian Impressionism"" focuses on the first years of the movement, 1883 to 1897 and follows five artists: Charles Conder, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, and Jane Sutherland, in a linear and chronological order to provide the reader with a focused overview of the movement. Printed on quality art stock, the 241 illustrations, many full-page, are beautifully reproduced and amply described by thirteen knowledgeable contributors.352 p. : col. ill., ports. (some col.) ; 29 cm. #150322Impressionism (Art) -- Australia -- Exhibitions. | Painting -- Australia -- 19th century -- Exhibitions. | Painting -- Australia -- History -- Exhibitions.(Very large heavy book.) 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