Sculpture Collections in Early Modern Spain |
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Author:
| Di Dio, Kelley Helmstutler Coppel, Rosario |
ISBN: | 978-1-4094-6905-6 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2013 |
Publisher: | Ashgate Publishing Company
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $149.95 |
Book Description:
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Firmly grounded in archival research, Sculpture Collections in Early Modern Spain transforms our knowledge regarding the presence of sculpture in the country during the period, which until now has been erroneously characterized as close to non-existent. This study reveals the importance of sculpture as a status symbol among nobles, humanists and artists, thus redefining the socio-political and art historical significance of the medium in the culture.
Firmly grounded in archival research, Sculpture Collections in Early Modern Spain transforms our knowledge regarding the presence of sculpture in the country during the period, which until now has been erroneously characterized as close to non-existent. This study reveals the importance of sculpture as a status symbol among nobles, humanists and artists, thus redefining the socio-political and art historical significance of the medium in the culture.