Sculpture Collections in Early Modern Spain

Firmly grounded in archival research, Sculpture Collections in Early Modern Spain transforms our knowledge regarding the presence of sculpture in the country during the period, which until now has been erroneously characterized as close to non-existent. This study reveals the importance of sculpture as a status symbol among nobles, humanis

List of contents

1: Sculpture Collections in Spain: An Overview; 2: Royal Collections of Sculpture *; 3: Aristocratic Collections of Sculpture; 4: Sculpture Collections formed by Court Functionaries, Diplomats, Scholars, Artists and Merchants; Conclusion

About the author

Kelley Helmstutler Di Dio is an Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Vermont, USA.
Rosario Coppel is an independent art historian based in Bilbao, Spain.

Summary

Firmly grounded in archival research, Sculpture Collections in Early Modern Spain transforms our knowledge regarding the presence of sculpture in the country during the period, which until now has been erroneously characterized as close to non-existent. This study reveals the importance of sculpture as a status symbol among nobles, humanis

Product details

• Authors: Rosario Coppel, Coppel Rosario, Kelley Helmstutler Di Dio
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032919447
• ISBN: 978-1-032-91944-7
• No. of pages: 480
• Weight: 890 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; The arts: general issues, Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, ART / History / General, History of Art, Non-graphic art forms, Language: reference & general, Language: reference and general, Renaissance art, Renaissance style, Agribusiness and primary industries, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc, Non-graphic and electronic art forms, The arts: general topics, Primary industries