Influences: Art, Optics, and Astrology in the Italian Renaissance
Book Details
Author(s)Mary Quinlan-McGrath
PublisherUniv of Chicago Pr
ISBN / ASIN0226922847
ISBN-139780226922843
AvailabilityGewöhnlich versandfertig in 24 Stunden
Sales Rank2,372,843
CategoryArt
MarketplaceGermany 🇩🇪
Description
Influences Today few would think of astronomy and astrology as fields related to theology. Fewer still would know that physically absorbing planetary rays was once considered to have medical and psychological effects. This book reveals how Renaissance artworks were designed to be not only beautiful but also - perhaps even primarily - functional. Full description

