Harvard University Press, 2000. Collection 10/18. 571 pages. Dos cassé sinon excellent état
Reference : sch303M
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Hamburger, Jeffrey, and Joshua O'Driscoll
Reference : 121970
(2022)
ISBN : 9781911282860
Hamburger, Jeffrey, and Joshua O'Driscoll: Imperial Splendor: The Art of the Book in the Holy Roman Empire, 800-1500. Exhibition: New York, The Pierpont Morgan Library, 2022. 216 pages. Hardback. 30 x 24cms. Focusing on production and patronage, this volume features over 150 illustrated books and precious bindings, drawn largely from North American collections. The book's three sections are arranged chronologically. Opening with a look at the precedents set by the Carolingian forerunners of the Empire, the first section considers deluxe imperial manuscripts associated with the Ottonian emperors. The second section examines the role of imperial monasteries in the production of manuscripts, considering in particular the patronage of aristocratic elites. The final section offers a tour of imperial cities in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, from Vienna and Prague to Augsburg and Nuremberg. This final chapter considers the impact of Albrecht Durer and humanism on the arts of the book. Including a glossary, indexes and maps showing the shifting borders of the Empire over 700 years.
Focusing on production and patronage, this volume features over 150 illustrated books and precious bindings, drawn largely from North American collections. The book's three sections are arranged chronologically. Opening with a look at the precedents set by the Carolingian forerunners of the Empire, the first section considers deluxe imperial manuscripts associated with the Ottonian emperors. The second section examines the role of imperial monasteries in the production of manuscripts, considering in particular the patronage of aristocratic elites. The final section offers a tour of imperial cities in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, from Vienna and Prague to Augsburg and Nuremberg. This final chapter considers the impact of Albrecht Durer and humanism on the arts of the book. Including a glossary, indexes and maps showing the shifting borders of the Empire over 700 years. Text in English
Cogeval, Guy; Paul Perrin, Yves Badetz, Marie-Claude Vial
Reference : 113501
(2016)
ISBN : 9782370740427
Cogeval, Guy; Paul Perrin, Yves Badetz, Marie-Claude Vial: Spectaculaire Second Empire. Exhibition: Paris, MusÃe d'Orsay, 2016. 320 pages; 350 illustrations. Hardback. 28 x 24cms. To celebrate its 30th anniversary in autumn 2016, the MusÃe d'Orsay is looking at the entertainments and festivities of the Second Empire and at the different 'stages' on which our modernity was invented. The exhibition's thematic lay-out, with paintings, sculptures, photographs, architectural drawings, objets d'art and jewellery side by side, creates a portrait of this prolific and brilliant era, so rich in contradictions. Text in French.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary in autumn 2016, the MusÃe dâOrsay is looking at the entertainments and festivities of the Second Empire and at the different 'stages' on which our modernity was invented. The exhibitionâs thematic lay-out, with paintings, sculptures, photographs, architectural drawings, objets dâart and jewellery side by side, creates a portrait of this prolific and brilliant era, so rich in contradictions. Text in French
Rogers, J.M: Empire of the Sultans. Ottoman Art from the Collection of Nasser D. Khalili. Exhibition: Geneva, MusÃe d'Art et d'Histoire, 1995. 287pp with 101 colour plates and 110 colour illustrations. Cloth. 32.2x24.8cms. Richly illustrated volume of silver, glass, pottery, carpets, manuscripts and paintings held in the Khalili collection, with a political outline of the Ottomans, their empire and sultans. With concordances and bibliography.
Richly illustrated volume of silver, glass, pottery, carpets, manuscripts and paintings held in the Khalili collection, with a political outline of the Ottomans, their empire and sultans. With concordances and bibliography. Text in English
Tapis d'Empire. Maquettes de la Collection Marmottan. Exhibition: Boulogne-Billancourt, BibliothÚque Marmottan, 2003. 95pp with 114 colour illustrations. Wrappers, 25.5x21.8cms. Catalogue of Empire style carpets and rugs from the collection Marmottan. Each carpet detail illustrated with catalogue description. Text in French.
Catalogue of Empire style carpets and rugs from the collection Marmottan. Each carpet detail illustrated with catalogue description. Text in French
Cavalier, Odile: L'Empire de Mars et des Muses: La Collection du marquis de CalviÚre, lieutenant gÃneral des armÃes du roi 1693-1777. Exhibition: Avignon, Fondation du MusÃe Calvet, 2002. 133pp with 77 colour and monochrome illustrations. Cloth. 29x26cms. Explores the collection of the Marquis de CalviÚre, Lieutenant-General to the army of Louis XIV and acquaintance of Voltaire and Mariette amongst others. The collection includes an extensive library, engraved gems, paintings, drawings and coins, which after his death was dispersed, partly to the Louvre and the MusÃe Calvet in Avignon, which the Marquis had made his home on retirement. Text in French.
Explores the collection of the Marquis de CalviÚre, Lieutenant-General to the army of Louis XIV and acquaintance of Voltaire and Mariette amongst others. The collection includes an extensive library, engraved gems, paintings, drawings and coins, which after his death was dispersed, partly to the Louvre and the MusÃe Calvet in Avignon, which the Marquis had made his home on retirement. Text in French