Isbn: 9780500236796 - currency of fame: portrait medals of the renaissance (12 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Thames and Hudson (in association with the Frick Collection); London, 1994. A Very Good, black cloth binding with gilt emblem on front board and gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, mild fading/discoloration to pastedown/endpaper margins, trace waving to pages along edges, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, mild edge/corner wear, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], 424pp., documentation, bibliography, indexed, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.…

Condizione: Very Good. Reading content is in clean and readable condition. Light scratches to the dust jacket.

1st Edition. Minor library marks remain internally. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description: 424 pages. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Notes: Catalogue of an exhibition jointly sponsored by the Frick Collection and the National Gallery of Art, and held in New York and Washington, D.C. Includes bibliographical references (p. 400-412) and index. Also published by Harry N Abrams, New York. Contents: Prototypes: the medals of the Duke of Berry, c1400; Italy, 15th century; Italy, 16th century; Germany, 16th century; France, 16th and early-17th centuries; England and the Low Countries, 16th and early-17th centuries; documentation; bibliography; index. Summary: Abstract: ScU4/5 (ItS4/5). The portrait medal was one of the key sculptural forms of the Renaissance, a manifesto for the humanist cult of personal fame and a vehicle for some of the finest artists of the age. Yet this most subtle and delicate variety of relief sculpture has chiefly been the province of collectors and connoisseurs, viewed as an intriguing branch of numismatics, rather than an art form in its own right. This study explores the great formative period of the portrait medal, and accompanies an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the Frick Collection, New York. It combines the expertise of 31 specialists with examples drawn from the finest collections in the world, both public and private. The medallions depict in detail the faces and figures of the famous - Lorenzo de'Medici, Savonarola, Michelangelo, Erasmus, Dilrer, the monarchs of Europe - as well as those whose names live on purely through the splendour of the medals they commissioned. Over 170 specimens, dating from the 15th to the 17th centuries, are discussed and illustrated, assembling many of the most striking Renaissance portraits ever carved or cast, often in combination with allegories and scenes, or to commemorate particular events. Subjects: Medals, Renaissance Exhibitions. Portraits. History. National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.). Sculpture, Renaissance. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Coins, Currency & Medals. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg.…

Condizione: Very Good. First Edition in Great Britain. VG : in very good condition with dust jacket. 280mm x 230mm (11" x 9"). 424pp. B/w and colour illustrations of more than 170 medals. N.B.: Heavy volume - extra shipping needed for overseas. Black/gilt hardback cloth cover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Near Very Good. 4to. Minor indentation to front cover of dust wrapper. Contents of the book unmarked. 2210g 424 pages. [Loc. C7-5].

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2150grams, ISBN:0500236798.…

1st Edition. Minor library marks remain internally. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description: 424 pages. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Notes: Catalogue of an exhibition jointly sponsored by the Frick Collection and the National Gallery of Art, and held in New York and Washington, D.C. Includes bibliographical references (p. 400-412) and index. Also published by Harry N Abrams, New York. Contents: Prototypes: the medals of the Duke of Berry, c1400; Italy, 15th century; Italy, 16th century; Germany, 16th century; France, 16th and early-17th centuries; England and the Low Countries, 16th and early-17th centuries; documentation; bibliography; index. Summary: Abstract: ScU4/5 (ItS4/5). The portrait medal was one of the key sculptural forms of the Renaissance, a manifesto for the humanist cult of personal fame and a vehicle for some of the finest artists of the age. Yet this most subtle and delicate variety of relief sculpture has chiefly been the province of collectors and connoisseurs, viewed as an intriguing branch of numismatics, rather than an art form in its own right. This study explores the great formative period of the portrait medal, and accompanies an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the Frick Collection, New York. It combines the expertise of 31 specialists with examples drawn from the finest collections in the world, both public and private. The medallions depict in detail the faces and figures of the famous - Lorenzo de'Medici, Savonarola, Michelangelo, Erasmus, Dilrer, the monarchs of Europe - as well as those whose names live on purely through the splendour of the medals they commissioned. Over 170 specimens, dating from the 15th to the 17th centuries, are discussed and illustrated, assembling many of the most striking Renaissance portraits ever carved or cast, often in combination with allegories and scenes, or to commemorate particular events. Subjects: Medals, Renaissance Exhibitions. Portraits. History. National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.). Sculpture, Renaissance. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Coins, Currency & Medals. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical Description: 424 pages; 495 illustrations; 107 colours; 29 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 400-412) and index. Subjects: Medals, Renaissance; Exhibitions. Portraits, Renaissance; Exhibitions. Medals History. Medals Exhibitions. Portrait medallions Exhibitions. Medallions Medals Mediaeval and modern. National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.). Genre: Exhibition catalogues. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1994, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The Currency of Fame: Portrait Medals of the Renaissance by Stephen Scher is a comprehensive exploration of the portrait medal, a key sculptural form from the Renaissance that served both as a testament to personal fame and as a medium for some of the era's greatest artists. Traditionally relegated to the realms of collectors and numismatists, these delicate relief sculptures are now recognised for their significance as an art form in their own right.This ground-breaking publication coincides with a prestigious exhibition at notable institutions, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, the Frick Collection in New York, and the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. Melding the expertise of thirty-one specialists, the book showcases examples from the finest collections worldwide, revealing intricately detailed representations of influential figures such as Lorenzo de? Medici, Savonarola, Michelangelo, Erasmus, Dürer, and various European monarchs. In total, over 170 remarkable specimens from the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries are examined, featuring creations in materials ranging from wax and stone to bronze and gold, often accompanied by allegorical imagery and commemorative scenes.The individual chapters delve into the regional flourishes of this artistic practice across Italy, Germany, France, England, and the Low Countries, reflecting the vital role portrait medals played in the evolution of Renaissance art and culture. Scher?s authoritative presentation finally acknowledges the full significance of this extraordinary artistic tradition, illustrated with high-quality reproductions that bring these magnificent works to life. (OS).…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical Description: 424 pages; 495 illustrations; 107 colours; 29 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 400-412) and index. Subjects: Medals, Renaissance; Exhibitions. Portraits, Renaissance; Exhibitions. Medals History. Medals Exhibitions. Portrait medallions Exhibitions. Medallions Medals Mediaeval and modern. National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.). Genre: Exhibition catalogues. 1 Kg.…

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. A first United Kingdom edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor shelfwear in a Very Good dust-jacket that is also shelfworn and has surface scuffing; Focusing on one of the more prominent forms of sculpture during the Renaissance, The Currency of Fame is the first study to be published on this formative period of history; Photographs; 4to; 424 pages. Illustrated by John Bigelow Taylor (illustratore).…