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Idols & Rivals

Artistic Competition in Antiquity and the Early Modern Era
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Idols & Rivals delves into the intense competition and jealousy among renowned artists throughout history. The book explores how these rivalries have spurred creativity, leading to some of the most iconic artworks. It provides insight into the personalities and relationships that shaped the art world, offering a fascinating glimpse into artistic ambition and inspiration.
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Competition is one of the driving forces of our time – everything can suddenly turn into a challenge or a contest. Art, on the other hand – that which is outside the art market – can be seen as a free space in which something genuinely unique emerges.

That this construct is a historical exception is revealed by a fresh look at the early modern period: here, the principle of competition was thought to be decisive for artistic work. What is more, the competitive habitus of imitation, competition, and surpassing – imitatio, aemulatio and superatio – was supposed to bring about cultural progress as such. Even Leonardo knew that "good envy" spurs high performance.

Hence, some of the most famous works of the Renaissance and Baroque periods emerged from the competitive battles that artists in early modern Europe fought among themselves, as well as with long-dead models from antiquity. This splendid catalogue reveals mutual inspiration and cooperation, but also sheds light on the dark side of competition for prestigious commissions – envy, intrigue, and slander.

Idols & Rivals explores these themes, offering insights into the fascinating dynamics that shaped artistic creation during these pivotal periods in history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783775753999

Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hatje Cantz

Illustration: 244 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Text by Wencke Deiters
  • Text by Hana Gründler
  • Edited by Gudrun Swoboda
  • Text by Karin Leonhard
  • Text by Wolf-Dietrich Löhr
  • Text by Fabian Jonietz
  • Text by Henrieke Haug
  • Text by Jana Graul
  • Text by Marco Campigli

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1580g

Pages: 296

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