The sensory world of Italian Renaissance art /

In The Sensory World of Italian Renaissance Art, François Quiviger explores the ways in which the senses began to take on a new significance in the art of the sixteenth century.

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Main Author: Quiviger, François
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Reaktion Books, 2010
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Imprint page
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • Part I: Sensation in Renaissance Mental Imagery
  • 1. The Scientific and Artistic Traditions
  • 2. Imprese 8211; Mnemonics 8211; Meditation
  • 3. The Human Figure in Renaissance Art
  • 4. Ornament
  • 5. Allegories
  • Part II: Sensation in Representation
  • 6. Sight
  • 7. Touch
  • 8. Smell
  • 9. Sound
  • 10. Banquets
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Select Bibliography
  • Acknowledgements
  • Photo Acknowledgements
  • Index.