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Roberto Calasso
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Number of Pages
304
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a scholarly yet accessible art history book and cultural biography focused on the eighteenthโcentury Venetian painter Giambattista Tiepolo. It traces how his luminous frescoes sit alongside dark, enigmatic etchings, exploring what these contrasts reveal about art, belief, and the moment when old Europe gave way to modern life. The book speaks to readers with an interest in art history, biography, and cultural criticism, delivering a voice that is thoughtful, provocative, and quietly lyrical.
The content blends close visual analysis, historical context, and critical interpretation. It pairs discussions of technique and composition with broader cultural questions, inviting readers to consider how a single artist can embody a pivotal era. The writing aims for clarity without sacrificing depth, guiding readers through complex ideas with accessible language and thoughtful insights.
Readers move through chapters that connect celebrated images with everyday questions about meaning, power, and imagination. The experience is distinctive for its rhythm of argument and reverie, inviting readers to reflect on iconography, symbolism, and the politics of representation as they trace an artistโs evolving place in art history.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how color, line, and composition illuminate cultural shifts, enhancing appreciation for painting as a living dialogue across centuries. The work invites curiosity, sharpens critical thinking about art and history, and leaves a lasting impression of an artist whose legacy continues to shape how we perceive visual culture.
Product Details
Author
Roberto Calasso
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
304
Language
English
SKU
9780241399422
ISBN
9780241399422
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x2.3x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 799
โน 680
โน 119 Off