Interpreting the Tempest: Interpreting the Hidden Subject - Rilegato

Settis, Salvatore

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0745604439 ISBN 13: 9780745604435

Casa editrice: Polity Pr, 1990

Riassunto

The Tempest by Giorgione is one of the most enigmatic paintings of the Renaissance. This remarkable work examines the hypotheses and arguments which have surrounded this painting over the centuries. From the sixteenth century to the present day, commentators have tried to fit the elements of The Tempest into a symbolic scheme. Some have seen it as the depiction of Giorgione's own family, or the 'family of man': others have preferred a literary or mythological interpretation, such as a tale from Boccaccio or the birth of Apollo. All critics agree, however, that the painting eludes any immediate reading.Settis uses this mystery to shed light on the relationship between artist, patron, work and critic. He demonstrates the inadequacy of official interpretations of The Tempest and develops a new and highly original approach. The result is a brilliant piece of detective work in the history and sociology of culture.

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′Rivetting. ... amazing ... Settis moulds his very deep knowledge into a fascinating narrative.′

′Brilliant – there is no other word to describe Settis′s research′ Art In Print

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• Editore: Polity Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0745604439
• ISBN 13: 9780745604435
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 210