Arcimboldo: 1526-1593
by Sylvia Ferino-Pagden
from Skira
Famous all over the world for his portraits—an illustrated composite of plants, fruit, and animals combined to create the illusion of a human form— Arcimboldo still remains, paradoxically, a painter shrouded in mystery. This important monograph reveals the eclecticism of one of the most fertile and lively minds of the Mannerist period, placing him in the cultural context in which he lived and worked. Admired during his life, Arcimboldo fell into oblivion after his death in 1593. His original, eccentric works have been little understood—rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century by the Surrealists, who considered him a precursor of Modern art. His work has enjoyed a particular revival of interest again over the last twenty years. In addition to the artist’s anamorphic portraits, this volume includes an important selection of Arcimboldo’s paintings (many previously unpublished), tapestries, drawings, and illustrations created throughout his life, from his training in Lombardy to his time at the Hapsburg court. This volume will enable readers to discover and appreciate the scope of the great Arcimboldo’s extraordinary work. Exhibition Schedule:Musée du Luxembourg, ParisSeptember 15, 2007–January 13, 2008Kunsthistorisches Museum, WienFebruary 11, 2008 to June 1, 2008
Arcimboldo (Basic Art)
by Werner Kriegeskorte
from Taschen
The Life and Works of Arcimboldo (The Life and Works Art Series)
by Diana Craig
from Smithmark Publishers
Masters of the Renaissance
by Dan Kretschmer
The Renaissance was a return to classical ideas. This was a period of time when humanity itself was experiencing a rebirth of new growth in all fields of human endeavor. The artists of this period were highly creative and were using some innovative techniques new to the time such as linear perspective.
This book is an informative guide of one of the richest periods in art history. It begins with an introduction to the history of art from the Stone Age to the Late Middle Ages. It goes on to describe the cultural phenomenon known as the Renaissance and chronicles some of the advancements of painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Then it gives a look at 18 of the Renaissance's most notable artists: Arcimboldo, Bosch, Botticelli, Bramante, Bruegel, Brunelleschi, Correggio, Donatello, Durer, Fouquet, Giorgione, Grunewald, Holbein, Leonardo, Mantegna, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian.
Arcimboldo
by Fedrico Zeri
from NDE Publishing
These richly illustrated art books cover several centuries of great artists and their masterworks. From Arcimboldo to Schiele, each artist's life and times, influences, legacy, and style are explored in depth. Each book analyzes a particular painting with regard to the history surrounding it, the techniques used to create it, and the hidden details that make up the whole, providing a thorough look at each artist's career. Included is a bibliography, a chronological reading of principal works, a brief life history, and listings of public collections featuring each artist.
Giuseppe Arcimboldo 1527-1593 (Basic Art Series)
by Werner Kriegeskorte
from Benedikt Taschen Verlag
The Arcimboldo Effect: Transformations of the Face from the 16th to the 20th Century
Arcimboldo et les Arcimboldesques
Giuseppe Arcimboldo, 1527 - 1593 : Pittore Illusionista Del Manierismo
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