
Fra Filippo Lippi, a Carmelite monk who was one of the leading painters in Renaissance Florence, was patronized by the powerful Medici family. His large-scale altarpieces and fresco cycles had a decisive impact on the painting styles of the 16th century and he produced some of the earliest autonomous portrait paintings of the Renaissance. His son, Filippino Lippi, became in turn one of the leading Florentine painters of the late 15th century, winning important civic and private commissions, including the decoration of the Strozzi Chapel in S Maria Novella, Florence. This fully illustrated Grove Art Essentials title delves into the life and work of these two great artists, including an analysis of their working methods, techniques, and workshops. With the addition of an extensive bibliography, discover the art of these two masters of the Italian Renaissance with Grove Art Essentials.
This volume investigates the artistic evolution and historical significance of Fra Filippo Lippi and his son, Filippino Lippi, within the context of the Italian Renaissance. The authors, Eliot W. Rowlands and Marilyn Bradshaw, utilize archival research and stylistic analysis to document the transition of Florentine painting from the mid-15th century to the late 15th century. The text provides a structured framework for understanding how these artists navigated the demands of powerful patrons like the Medici family and the evolving aesthetic expectations of the period.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this text as a reliable entry point for students and enthusiasts seeking a focused overview of the Lippi lineage. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose and the utility of the included bibliography for academic research.
Page Count:
52
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190298022
ISBN-13:
9780190298029
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