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Zusatztext '... an excellent! well-informed introduction to the art and life of one of the most original personalities of the sixteenth century... Di Dio's book deserves praise as a reliable and well-rounded introduction to the subject. Her pages on Leoni's relationship to Stoicism are masterly! and her volume will remain essential reading for all those interested in the relationship between artists and patrons! collecting and display and word and image in the early modern period.' Burlington Magazine 'Kelley Helmstutler Di Dio's new book is a welcome addition to the limited existing bibliography on this important artist... The book is informed! enriched! and enlivened by the author's extensive archival work! and Helmstutler Di Dio has skillfully woven the documentary references into her larger narrative.' Renaissance Quarterly 'Di Dio's volume is the first book-length publication in English devoted to an important if somewhat neglected Italian Renaissance sculptor! Leone Leoni... Di Dio supports her case for a renewed appreciation of Leoni in a vigorous manner! with an impressive array of rare or unpublished mateirals.' Bibliothèque d'Humanisme et Renaissance 'Di Dio's detailed and thorough research makes this an important work of reference! and lends insight into early modern attitudes regarding the conception and status of the artist.' Biography '... concise and vivid narrative.' Kunst Chronik Informationen zum Autor Kelley Helmstutler Di Dio (PhD! Rutgers University! 2000) is an Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Vermont! USA Klappentext The late Renaissance sculptor Leone Leoni (1509-1590) came from modest beginnings! but died as a nobleman and knight with a house and art collection envied by the nobility. This book focuses on Leoni's background and character! and on unknown aspects of his career! his social position in Milan! and the contents of his impressive art collection. Zusammenfassung The late Renaissance sculptor Leone Leoni (1509-1590) came from modest beginnings, but died as a nobleman and knight with a house and art collection envied by the nobility. This book focuses on Leoni's background and character, and on unknown aspects of his career, his social position in Milan, and the contents of his impressive art collection. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents: Preface; From medallist to sculptor; Sir Leone; Rivals in art and crime; The Casa degli Omenoni and the construction of identity; Leoni's collection; Leoni's legacy; Appendices; Bibliography; Index. ...
