Shadows of Time : Giambologna, Michelangelo and the Medici Chapel
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
3777431788
ISBN-13
9783777431789
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Imprint
Hirmer Verlag
Country of Manufacture
DE
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 28th, 2019
Print length
264 Pages
Weight
1,272 grams
Dimensions
21.40 x 25.80 x 2.50 cms
Product Classification:
Renaissance artSculptureIndividual artists, art monographs
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Giambologna (1529 – 1606) is regarded as the most important European sculptor between Michelangelo and Bernini. How did he achieve this status? This volume investigates this question and examines above all Giambologna’s study of Michelangelo, his all-powerful role model, and how he successfully prevailed. The young Flemish artist Giambologna most probably embarked on his study trip to Rome in 1550. On his way home he visited Florence, decided to stay and became the star at the Medici court. They sent his sculptures to the princely courts of Europe, where they became sought-after gifts. Although we know a great deal about his success, we know little of his early years in Italy, because he first appeared on the scene as a sculptor from about 1560. The alabaster figures after Michelangelo’s “Times of Day” in Dresden, hitherto largely ignored, seem to be early works by the master sculptor. An examination of these sculptures promises to shed fresh light on the development of a genius.
Giambologna (15291606) is widely regarded as the most important European sculptor between Michelangelo and Bernini. Although we know a great deal about his success, we know little of Giambolognas formative years in Italy, before he rose to prominence. How did he come to achieve his status as the preeminent sculptor of his time?
This volume investigates this question and retraces Giambolognas winding path to success. We follow the young sculptor as he embarks on a study trip to Rome in the middle of the sixteenth century, and on his return home when he visits Florence and decides to stay. We observe how he becomes the star at the Medici court and sees his sculptures sent on to the princely courts of Europe, where they would become sought-after gifts. This beautifully illustrated volume ventures into new academic territoryprobing the artists largely unknown early work and his study of Michelangeloto shed fresh light on the development of a genius.
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