Bøker av Allan Marquand

The art of heraldry--the design and symbolism of coats of arms--has a rich history dating back to medieval Europe. In this engaging study, Marquand examines the development of heraldry in Renaissance Italy through the work of the della Robbia family, famous for their distinctive glazed terracotta sculptures. A must-read for anyone interested in the art and history of the Renaissance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This authoritative biography explores the life and works of the great Renaissance artist Luca della Robbia. With its meticulous scholarship and beautiful illustrations, Marquand's book is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian art and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This volume examines the works of Benedetto and Santi Buglioni, two of the most important sculptors of the Renaissance. With detailed photographs and analysis of their work, this book offers an in-depth look at the techniques, styles, and historical context of these master sculptors.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Luca della Robbia was a Florentine sculptor who is currently thought to have lived from 1400-1482. In this article Alan Marquand suggests a chronology for the Madonnas sculpted by Luca della Robbia.