The Life and Works of Giorgio Giulio Clovio Miniaturist With Notices of His Contemporaries and of the Art of Book Decoration in the Sixteenth Century

The Life and Works of Giorgio Giulio Clovio Miniaturist with Notices of His Contemporaries and of the Art of Book Decoration in the Sixteenth Century is a comprehensive book written by John W. Bradley. The book provides a detailed account of the life and works of Giorgio Giulio Clovio, a renowned miniaturist who lived in the sixteenth century. The author sheds light on the artistic style and techniques used by Clovio in his works, and provides a comprehensive analysis of his most famous pieces.In addition to Clovio's works, the book also discusses the art of book decoration during the sixteenth century, and provides insights into the works of other artists who were contemporaries of Clovio. The book is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and enthusiasts who are interested in the art of book decoration and miniatures. The author has used extensive research and analysis to provide a detailed account of Clovio's life and works, and has presented the information in a clear and concise manner. Overall, The Life and Works of Giorgio Giulio Clovio Miniaturist with Notices of His Contemporaries and of the Art of Book Decoration in the Sixteenth Century is an informative and engaging book that provides a valuable insight into the world of sixteenth-century art.1891. With 18 plates. Bradley hopes to elevate the importance of Miniature Art with this study of Giorgio Giulio Clovio, Italian illuminator, miniaturist, and painter, also called Macedo or Il Macedone because of his Macedonian origin. Clovio was employed by Louis II of Hungary, Cardinal Farnese at Rome, and other princely patrons. Among the best known of the many works ascribed to him are the illuminations for the Book of the Hours of the Blessed Virgin, his masterpiece; the manuscript biography of Frederick, duke of Urbino; Cardinal Grimani's Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans; The Victories of Emperor Charles V; and the Farnese Breviary. Contents: Autographs of Artists; Ditto; Farnese Palace, Rome; The Sakcinski Portrait; The Vasari Portrait; Medal and Portrait of Cardinal Farnese; The Curzon Portrait; Two Pages from the Stanze d'Eurialo d'Ascoli, Imperial Library, Vienna; Two Pages from the Soane Clovio, London; Miniature from the Victories of Charles V, British Museum; Cartel from same MS; Two pages from the Stuart de Rothesay Offices, British Museum; Death of St. Bartholomew, from a Drawing attributed to Clovio, British Museum; and Adoration of Magi, from an Engraving after Clovio, British Museum.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.