Virtuoso Goldsmiths and the triumph of Mannerism - 1540 1620

1 lingua: inglese Legat. edit. in tela con sovrac. illustrata e custodia, cm 34x25, pag. 752, con 24 tavole a colori e 740 illustraz. in b.n. - A cura di J. F. Hayward - Perfetto stato - Detailed country.by.country examination of the art of the Mannerist goldsmith in Western and Central Europe; including the work of goldsmiths in base metal, with particular reference to arms and armour - A study of the art of the Mannerist goldsmith in Europe presented in 15 chapters covering source materials, the nature of patronage, accumulation of treasure by Renaissnce princes, guild regulations, methods of production and sources of design, influence of the classical Renaissance on style in goldsmiths' work, effect of this taste in the countries of Western Europe, nature of Mannerism and consequences of the decay of the Renaissance aesthetic ideal, Mannerist goldsmiths and their work in Western and Central Europe, goldsmiths' work in base metal, especially with reference to arms and armour. Part 2 contains the catalogue of colour and monochrome plates, and Part 3 consists of the monochrome plates with 740 illustrations. There is a select bibliography, and index of goldsmiths, artists, and craftsmen; another of museums and collections, followed by a general index. A monumental study of European goldsmiths art.