{"title":"Jonathan J. G. Alexander","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan J. G. Alexander\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in illuminating the rich visual culture of Renaissance Italy, with a particular focus on the artistry and significance of illuminated manuscripts. His works delve deeply into the intricate details of painted books, exploring their historical context and the craftsmanship behind their creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful studies that blend art history with cultural analysis, offering a nuanced appreciation of how illustrated texts functioned as both artistic treasures and vehicles of cultural expression. Alexander's writings are essential for those interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e and the enduring legacy of Renaissance artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-painted-book-in-renaissance-italy-by-jonathan-j-g-alexander-9780300203981","title":"The Painted Book in Renaissance Italy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive survey examining the vibrant and sumptuous art of illumination during a period of profound intellectual and cultural transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-painted illumination enlivened the burgeoning culture of the book in the Italian Renaissance, spanning the momentous shift from manuscript production to print. This major survey, by a leading authority on medieval and renaissance book illumination, offers the first comprehensive account in English of an immensely creative and relatively little-studied art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan J. G. Alexander describes key illuminated manuscripts and printed books from the period and explores the social and material worlds in which they were produced. Renaissance humanism encouraged wealthy members of the laity to join the clergy as readers and book collectors. Illuminators responded to patrons’ developing interest in classical motifs, and celebrated artists such as Mantegna and Perugino occasionally worked as illuminators. Italian illuminated books found patronage across Europe, their dispersion hastened by the French invasion of Italy at the end of the 15th century. Richly illustrated, \u003cem\u003eThe Painted Book in Renaissance Italy\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for all scholars and students of Renaissance art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464533721324,"sku":"9780300203981","price":131.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300203981-the-painted-book-in-renaissance-italy.jpg?v=1775049490"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonathan-j-g-alexander.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}