Giorgione by Herbert Frederick Cook
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"Giorgione" by Herbert Frederick Cook is a historical account written in the early 20th century that aims to shed light on the life and artistic contributions of Giorgio da Castelfranco, known as Giorgione, a Renaissance painter. The book endeavors to navigate the turbulent waters of conflicting biographical interpretations and artistic attributions surrounding Giorgione, who remains a somewhat enigmatic figure in art history. The opening of the book lays the groundwork by addressing
the scarce factual evidence available regarding Giorgione’s life, including speculation about his birth year and place. The narrative suggests that he likely spent his life in Venice, engaging in his art while being largely removed from the chaotic political environment of his time. The author provides a glimpse into Giorgione's character, emphasizing his charm, artistic devotion, and early rise to fame, particularly through connections with influential patrons. Additionally, the beginning sets up an exploration of his major works, which are debated among critics, hinting at the complexities and disagreements in the art historical discourse over Giorgione's legacy. This early foundation prepares the reader for a detailed examination of Giorgione's life and art in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cook, Herbert Frederick, 1868-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | Giorgione |
| Credits |
Produced by Dave Morgan, Wilelmina Mallière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Giorgione, 1477 or 1478-1510 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12307 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12307-3 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1198 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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