GRÜNEWALD : PAINTER AND MYSTIC OF THE GERMAN RENAISSANCE (ENG) - Couverture souple

Villata, Edoardo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8833673340 ISBN 13 : 9788833673349

Editeur : OFFICINA LIBRARIA, 2025

Synopsis

The German painter Mathis Grünewald (c. 1480–1528) has remained one of the most enigmatic figures of the Renaissance, his artistic identity defined by stylistic complexity and historical obscurity. In this study, Edoardo Villata reexamines Grünewald’s oeuvre through a critical reassessment of sources, stylistic developments, and the broader network of artistic influences. Moving beyond established interpretations, Villata explores the relationship between documentary research and comparative analysis, situating Grünewald within the artistic and intellectual landscape of his time. By integrating stylistic analysis, documentary research, and an expansive perspective that extends beyond painting to sculpture and religious thought (two of the most relevant results are the discovery of the role of the sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider for his training and of Johann von Staupitz, Luther´s mentor, for the iconography of the Isenheim Altarpiece), Villata reassesses Grünewald’s possible connections to contemporary artistic centers, offering a new reading of his production and its historical significance. Much more than a monograph, this study challenges prevailing narratives and highlights the necessity of methodological stringency in art historical research. Essential reading for scholars and specialists, it provides an indispensable contribution to Grünewald studies and Renaissance historiography.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Edoardo Villata est professeur associé à la Northeastern University, Shenyang (Liaoning, Chine). Il est l'auteur de plusieurs livres et articles sur des artistes de la Renaissance tels que Leonardo da Vinci (2005, 2021), Bramantino (2012), Gaudenzio Ferrari (2004), Pordenone (2016), Macrino d'Alba (2000) ; il a été commissaire d'expositions importantes organisées à Florence, Milan et Rancate (Suisse).

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

An important monograph dedicated to one of the most important protagonists of German Renaissance painting, Mathis Grünewald (c. 1480-1528), in the light of significant archival and iconographic novelties.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: OFFICINA LIBRARIA
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8833673340
• ISBN 13: 9788833673349
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible