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The Medici: Portraits and Politics, 1512-1570
By (author) Keith Christiansen, By (author) Carlo Falciani, Contributions by Elizabeth Cropper, Contributions by Davide Gasparotto, Contributions by Sefy Hendler, Contributions by Antonella Fenech Kroke, Contributions by Tommaso Mozzati, Contributions by Elizabeth Pilliod, Contributions by Julia Siemon, Contributions by Linda Wolk-Simon
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Portraits, an inherently personal subject, provide an engaging entry point to an exploration of the politics, patronage, and power in Renaissance Florence  The Medici family ruled Florence without interruption between 1434 and 1494, but following their return to power in 1512, Cosimo I de’ Medici demonstrated an unprecedented ability to wield culture as a political tool. His rule transformed Florence into a dynastic duchy and give Florentine art the central position it has held ever since. As Florence underwent these dramatic political transformations in the sixteenth century, portraits became an essential means of recording a likeness and conveying a sitter’s character, social position, and cultural ambitions. This fascinating book explores the ways that painters (including Jacopo Pontormo, Agnolo Bronzino, and Francesco Salviati), sculptors (such as Benvenuto Cellini), and artists in other media endowed their works with an erudite and self-consciously stylish character that distinguished Florentine portraiture. Featuring more than ninety remarkable paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and medals, this volume is written by a team of leading international authors and presents a sweeping, penetrating exploration of a crucial and vibrant period in Italian art.  Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press  Exhibition Schedule:  The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (June 26–October 11, 2021)
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Publisher | Metropolitan Museum of Art
Published date | 22 Jun 2021
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 328
Dimensions | 279 x 229 x 0mm (L x W x H)
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ISBN | 978-1-5883-9730-0
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BISAC | art / history / general
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