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Book Synopsis: Creator of brilliant devotional paintings and mosaics, Cimabue (c. 1240-1302) represented the transition from medieval to early Renaissance art; his legacy is revealed in this authoritative volume, the first new monograph in 30 years. Cimabue is credited with bringing a naturalistic style to the stiff Byzantine forms of 13th-century art. The appeal of his work is undeniable: his trademark elements — gilt thrones for the Madonna and angels with great multicolored wings — were echoed by generations of artists, and even today his pieces speak with immediacy and power.
In the absence of surviving documentation, many elegant, classical works are convincingly attributed to Cimabue, works in the collections of the Uffizi, the Louvre, and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. Other of his saints and Madonnas still decorate the churches for which they were created: paintings in Arezzo, Bologna, Florence, and Pisa, as well as the frescoes in the church of St. Francis in Assisi that were severely damaged in the earthquakes of 1997 (the frescoes are reproduced here as they looked just before the tremors).
Luciano Bellosi's text examines the written and painted documentary evidence — not only of Cimabue's work but that of the artists he influenced — to create a vivid portrait of the artist in the historical, political, and cultural context of Tuscany and central Italy.
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Discover the brilliance of Cimabue's art with the captivating book, Cimabue (Monographs Series; 14). As one of the pioneers of the transition from medieval to early Renaissance art, Cimabue's influence is undeniable. This authoritative volume, the first new monograph in 30 years, unveils his legacy in all its magnificence. From his naturalistic style that breathed life into Byzantine forms to his trademark elements like gilt thrones and multicolored wings, Cimabue's work continues to speak with immediacy and power.
Despite the absence of surviving documentation, countless elegant and classical works are attributed to Cimabue. The Uffizi, the Louvre, and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. proudly display his paintings, while churches in Arezzo, Bologna, Florence, and Pisa still bear witness to his saints and Madonnas. The book also showcases the awe-inspiring frescoes in the church of St. Francis in Assisi, providing a glimpse of their appearance before the destructive earthquakes of 1997.
Authored by Luciano Bellosi, this captivating book delves deep into both written and painted documentation. It not only explores Cimabue's works but also studies the influence he had on subsequent artists. With meticulous attention to historical, political, and cultural context, Bellosi paints a vivid portrait of the artist and brings his extraordinary journey to life.
Don't miss your chance to own this invaluable piece of art history. Immerse yourself in Cimabue's world and gain a deeper understanding of his groundbreaking contributions. Purchase the Cimabue (Monographs Series; 14) book today and embark on a journey of artistic enlightenment.
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