{"title":"Davide Gasparotto","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavide Gasparotto delves into the rich world of classical and Renaissance art, offering insightful explorations of masterpieces and the narratives behind them. His works, such as on Rubens and the J. Paul Getty Museum’s collections, blend scholarly research with accessible storytelling, illuminating the visual language of painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking a deeper appreciation of arts and culture will find Gasparotto’s books to be thoughtful guides, revealing the enduring power and context of iconic artworks. His writing invites both enthusiasts and newcomers to engage with art in a meaningful and enriching way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"masterpieces-of-painting-j-paul-getty-museum-by-davide-gasparotto-9781606065792","title":"Masterpieces of Painting - J. Paul Getty Museum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I am convinced that the true collector does not acquire objects of art for himself alone. His is no selfish drive or desire to have and hold a painting, a sculpture, or a fine example of antique furniture so that only he may see and enjoy it. Appreciating the beauty of the object, he is willing and even eager to have others share his pleasure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e—J. Paul Getty, \u003ci\u003eThe Joys of Collecting\u003c\/i\u003e, 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in a passion for the Italian Renaissance as well as Dutch and Flemish Baroque works, the original collection of J. Paul Getty (1892–1976) has been transformed over four decades to include seminal pieces by celebrated masters such as Masaccio, Titian, Parmigianino, Cranach, El Greco, Rubens, van Dyck, Rembrandt, Poussin, Canaletto, Fragonard, Turner, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Monet, van Gogh, Cézanne, and Ensor. \u003ci\u003eMasterpieces of Painting: J. Paul Getty Museum\u003c\/i\u003e surveys more than one hundred of the most exquisite and significant paintings displayed in the museum’s famed, daylight-suffused galleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant full-colour illustrations and engaging descriptions of these masterworks reveal their fascinating histories and cultural, social, and religious meanings. Sure to enchant and edify all art lovers, this book is a spellbinding tour through the history of Western painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471117336812,"sku":"9781606065792","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781606065792-masterpieces-of-painting-j-paul-getty-museum.jpg?v=1775234705"},{"product_id":"rubens-picturing-antiquity-by-jeffrey-spier-9781606066706","title":"Rubens - Picturing Antiquity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first study devoted to classical art’s vital creative impact on the work of the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the great Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640), the classical past afforded lifelong creative stimulus and the camaraderie of humanist friends. A formidable scholar, Rubens ingeniously transmitted the physical ideals of ancient sculptors, visualised the spectacle of imperial occasions, rendered the intricacies of mythological tales, and delineated the character of gods and heroes in his drawings, paintings, and designs for tapestries. His passion for antiquity profoundly informed every aspect of his art and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding more than 150 colour illustrations, this volume addresses the creative impact of Rubens’s remarkable knowledge of the art and literature of antiquity through the consideration of key themes. The book’s lively interpretive essays explore the formal and thematic relationships between ancient sources and Baroque expressions: the significance of neo-Stoic philosophy, the compositional and iconographic inspiration provided by exquisite carved gems, Rubens’s study of Roman marble sculpture, and his inventive translation of ancient sources into new subjects made vivid by his dynamic painting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa from October 21, 2020, to January 11, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598087766252,"sku":"9781606066706","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781606066706-rubens-picturing-antiquity.jpg?v=1777961192"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/davide-gasparotto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}