Filippo Lippi by Paul G. Konody
Life and Work is a comprehensive biography of the Italian Renaissance painter Filippo Lippi (1406-1469). Written by art historian Paul G. Konody, the book provides a detailed account of Lippi's life and career, from his early years in Florence to his later years in Prato. It examines his artistic influences, his relationships with patrons, and his influence on later generations of artists. The book also includes a catalogue of Lippi's works, with descriptions and illustrations of his paintings, frescoes, and altarpieces. In addition, Konody provides an analysis of Lippi's style and technique, and discusses his place in the history of Renaissance art.
By Paul G. Konody · First published 1933 · Genre: Biography, Art History, Non-Fiction · 4 chapters · 13,093 words
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THE VIRGIN ADORING THE INFANT SAVIOUR (In the Accademia, Florence)
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Paul G. Konody
- Date: 1933 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Art History, Non-Fiction, History
- Length: 13,093 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 65 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Biography — The book is a biography of the Italian painter Filippo Lippi, written by Paul G. Konody.
- Art History — The book focuses on the life and works of Filippo Lippi, and provides an in-depth analysis of his art and its historical context.
- Non-Fiction — The book is a factual account of the life and works of Filippo Lippi, and is not a work of fiction.
- History — The book provides an overview of the historical context in which Filippo Lippi lived and worked.
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1469 · Filippo · Lippi · Masterpieces in Colour · approximately 1406-1469 · art · br · child · convent · de · even · florence
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV