The Divine Guido: Religion, Sex, Money, and Art in the World of Guido Reni
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.97 (679 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300070357 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 438 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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He discusses the interlocking effects of "Religion, Sex, Money and Art" in the work of a painter who was violently pious, an addicted gambler always greedy for money, a believer in witchcraft, a homosexual by inclination (not necessarily by practice), and a man very testy about his social status. -- The Atlantic Monthly, Phoebe-Lou Adams. Not an attractive figure. The author attempts to sort out how much of Reni's conduct is attributable to ideas common at the time and how much can be considered the painter's personal invention. The author is a professor of art history with an unusual approach to his subject, Guido Reni (1575-1642). The discussion is most interesting when the author concentrates on his own reading of Reni's work (excellently illustrated) and his interpre
Chapters on Reni's pricing policies, selling strategies, use of assistants, and attitude toward what constituted an "original, " expose the motivating importance of money for Reni, and the concerns, even among seventeenth-century collectors, about how to distinguish original paintings from studio replicas or copies. In this highly original study of Italian baroque master Guido Reni (1575-1642), Richard Spear paints a compelling portrait of the artist - his complexities, his formative experiences, his cultural surroundin
"A very interesting and informative book" according to A Customer. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. My review may be found in "Art History" vol. 21, no. A very interesting and informative book I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. My review may be found in "Art History" vol. 21, no. 3 (September 1998), A very interesting and informative book A Customer I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. My review may be found in "Art History" vol. 21, no. 3 (September 1998), 445-48. In the reiew I mention: "It offers the first extensive twentieth century analysis of Reni's personality and environment. Spear's relatively non-reductive research methodology is an interesting shift of study 'from the "outside" to the "inside"' of the subject (Spear p. 9). This method is used in addition to the standard revisionist focus on the artist from his/her own time, rather than from our time. 'The "Divine" Guido' is a welcome addition to the new historicist studies from publish. A very interesting and informative book A Customer I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. My review may be found in "Art History" vol. 21, no. 3 (September 1998), 445-48. In the reiew I mention: "It offers the first extensive twentieth century analysis of Reni's personality and environment. Spear's relatively non-reductive research methodology is an interesting shift of study 'from the "outside" to the "inside"' of the subject (Spear p. 9). This method is used in addition to the standard revisionist focus on the artist from his/her own time, rather than from our time. 'The "Divine" Guido' is a welcome addition to the new historicist studies from publish. 5-A very interesting and informative book A Customer I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. My review may be found in "Art History" vol. 21, no. 3 (September 1998), 445-48. In the reiew I mention: "It offers the first extensive twentieth century analysis of Reni's personality and environment. Spear's relatively non-reductive research methodology is an interesting shift of study 'from the "outside" to the "inside"' of the subject (Spear p. 9). This method is used in addition to the standard revisionist focus on the artist from his/her own time, rather than from our time. 'The "Divine" Guido' is a welcome addition to the new historicist studies from publish. 8. In the reiew I mention: "It offers the first extensive twentieth century analysis of Reni's personality and environment. Spear's relatively non-reductive research methodology is an interesting shift of study 'from the "outside" to the "inside"' of the subject (Spear p. 9). This method is used in addition to the standard revisionist focus on the artist from his/her own time, rather than from our time. 'The "Divine" Guido' is a welcome addition to the new historicist studies from publish. (September 1998), A very interesting and informative book A Customer I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. My review may be found in "Art History" vol. 21, no. 3 (September 1998), 445-48. In the reiew I mention: "It offers the first extensive twentieth century analysis of Reni's personality and environment. Spear's relatively non-reductive research methodology is an interesting shift of study 'from the "outside" to the "inside"' of the subject (Spear p. 9). This method is used in addition to the standard revisionist focus on the artist from his/her own time, rather than from our time. 'The "Divine" Guido' is a welcome addition to the new historicist studies from publish. A very interesting and informative book A Customer I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. My review may be found in "Art History" vol. 21, no. 3 (September 1998), 445-48. In the reiew I mention: "It offers the first extensive twentieth century analysis of Reni's personality and environment. Spear's relatively non-reductive research methodology is an interesting shift of study 'from the "outside" to the "inside"' of the subject (Spear p. 9). This method is used in addition to the standard revisionist focus on the artist from his/her own time, rather than from our time. 'The "Divine" Guido' is a welcome addition to the new historicist studies from publish. 5-A very interesting and informative book A Customer I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. My review may be found in "Art History" vol. 21, no. 3 (September 1998), 445-48. In the reiew I mention: "It offers the first extensive twentieth century analysis of Reni's personality and environment. Spear's relatively non-reductive research methodology is an interesting shift of study 'from the "outside" to the "inside"' of the subject (Spear p. 9). This method is used in addition to the standard revisionist focus on the artist from his/her own time, rather than from our time. 'The "Divine" Guido' is a welcome addition to the new historicist studies from publish. 8. In the reiew I mention: "It offers the first extensive twentieth century analysis of Reni's personality and environment. Spear's relatively non-reductive research methodology is an interesting shift of study 'from the "outside" to the "inside"' of the subject (Spear p. 9). This method is used in addition to the standard revisionist focus on the artist from his/her own time, rather than from our time. 'The "Divine" Guido' is a welcome addition to the new historicist studies from publish. Grady Harp said Examining an all but forgotten Genius. Guido Reni (1575-16Examining an all but forgotten Genius Grady Harp Guido Reni (1575-1642) was an Italian artist from Bologna who lived during the time of the great baroque artists Caravaggio, Rembradt, Vermeer, Tiepolo, Velásquez, Poussin, Zurbarán etc - all great artists whose reputations grow with the passing of centuries. Oddly enough the works of Reni are highly recognizable and his output was considerable, but he tended to soften the drama of painters like Caravaggio et al and opted instead for a feminization of his subjects. In this excellent monograph author Richard Spear explores the life and times of this enigmatic artist and offers some insights . "Examining an all but forgotten Genius" according to Grady Harp. Guido Reni (1575-16Examining an all but forgotten Genius Grady Harp Guido Reni (1575-1642) was an Italian artist from Bologna who lived during the time of the great baroque artists Caravaggio, Rembradt, Vermeer, Tiepolo, Velásquez, Poussin, Zurbarán etc - all great artists whose reputations grow with the passing of centuries. Oddly enough the works of Reni are highly recognizable and his output was considerable, but he tended to soften the drama of painters like Caravaggio et al and opted instead for a feminization of his subjects. In this excellent monograph author Richard Spear explores the life and times of this enigmatic artist and offers some insights . 2) was an Italian artist from Bologna who lived during the time of the great baroque artists Caravaggio, Rembradt, Vermeer, Tiepolo, Velásquez, Poussin, Zurbarán etc - all great artists whose reputations grow with the passing of centuries. Oddly enough the works of Reni are highly recognizable and his output was considerable, but he tended to soften the drama of painters like Caravaggio et al and opted instead for a feminization of his subjects. In this excellent monograph author Richard Spear explores the life and times of this enigmatic artist and offers some insights . ) was an Italian artist from Bologna who lived during the time of the great baroque artists Caravaggio, Rembradt, Vermeer, Tiepolo, Velásquez, Poussin, Zurbarán etc - all great artists whose reputations grow with the passing of centuries. Oddly enough the works of Reni are highly recognizable and his output was considerable, but he tended to soften the drama of painters like Caravaggio et al and opted instead for a feminization of his subjects. In this excellent monograph author Richard Spear explores the life and times of this enigmatic artist and offers some insights