Research Catalog

Title

Sienese painting : the art of a city-republic (1278-1477) / Timothy Hyman.

Author

Hyman, Timothy

Publication

• London : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2022.
• ©2022

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Details

Description

247 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 21 cm.

Summary

"An essential visual overview for students and readers with an interest in Sienese art, history and Renaissance culture. For two centuries, the city-republic of Siena was home to a brilliant succession of painters who created some of the greatest masterpieces of all time; an imagery unmatched in colouristic intensity and spatial experimentation. This overview, now revised and updated, is an essential introduction to this extraordinary artistic tradition. Taking a broadly chronological approach, it moves from the 14th-century Siena of Duccio, Simone Martini and the Lorenzetti brothers, to the 15th-century city of Sassetta and Giovanni di Paolo. Perceptive visual analysis of the distinctive styles and conventions of Sienese painting is combined with clear explanations of traditional techniques such as fresco and tempera. The works are also placed in their social and religious context through discussion of Siena's system of government, its civic consciousness, the importance of the Franciscan movement and the cults of local saints. An accomplished writer as well as a practising artist, Timothy Hyman brings breadth of knowledge and experience to this extensively illustrated book, brilliantly conveying his personal enthusiasm for Sienese art"--Publisher's description.

Series Statement

World of art

Uniform Title

World of art.

Subject

• Painting, Italian > Italy > Siena
• Painting, Gothic > Italy > Siena
• Painting, Medieval > Italy > Siena
• Painting, Renaissance > Italy > Siena
• Painting, Gothic
• Painting, Italian
• Painting, Medieval
• Painting, Renaissance
• Italy > Siena

Note

• Previous edition: 2003.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-236) and index.

Contents

'An art born amidst city streets' -- Duccio and the religion of the commune -- Simone Martini: 'new sweet style' -- Pietro Lorenzetti: towards a Franciscian art -- Ambrogio Lorenzetti: golden age returns -- After the black death (1348-1420) -- Second flowering: Sassetta -- Giovanni di Paolo: chessboard journey -- Lost cause: from the master of the osservanza to Francesco di Giorgio -- Rediscovery.

Call Number

JQD 23-209

ISBN

• 9780500204870
• 050020487X

OCLC

1346305767

Author

Hyman, Timothy, author. Author

Title

Sienese painting : the art of a city-republic (1278-1477) / Timothy Hyman.

Publisher

London : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2022.

Copyright Date

©2022

Edition

New edition; Second edition.

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

World of art

World of art.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-236) and index.

Other Form:

Online version: Hyman, Timothy. Sienese painting. New edition. London : Thames and Hudson, 2022 9780500777770 (OCoLC)1352950166

Online version: Hyman, Timothy. Sienese Painting. 2nd ed. London : Thames & Hudson, Limited, 2023 9780500777770 (OCoLC)1369663860

LCCN

2022931527

Research Call Number

JQD 23-209