Objects of virtue : art in Renaissance Italy
by
 
Syson, Luke.

Title
: 
Objects of virtue : art in Renaissance Italy

Author
: 
Syson, Luke.

ISBN
: 
9780714128115

Personal Author
: 
Syson, Luke.

Publication Information
: 
London : British Museum, 2004.

Physical Description
: 
288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm

Contents
: 
1. Defining social virtues -- 2. Betrothal, marriage and virtuous display -- 3. All'antica style -- 4. The value of Disegno -- 5. Glass and Maiolica : art and technology -- 6. Art objects?

Abstract
: 
"Objects of Virtue explores the multiple meanings and values of the objects with which powerful families such as the Medici, Este and Gonzaga surrounded themselves. Illustrated with over 200 outstanding examples, Objects of Virtue is an innovative study of Renaissance art society and ideals."--Jacket.

Subject Term
: 
Art objects, Renaissance -- Italy.
 
Art objects, Renaissance. (OCoLC)fst00815744

Geographic Term
: 
Italy. (OCoLC)fst01204565

Added Author
: 
Thornton, Dora.

Added Corporate Author
: 
British Museum.


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