Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Works of Giorgio Giulio Clovio Miniaturist is a book written by John W. Bradley that provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of Giorgio Giulio Clovio, a prominent 16th-century miniature artist. The book also includes information about other notable artists of the time and the art of book decoration during the 16th century. The author covers Clovio's life, from his birth in Croatia to his training in Italy and his eventual patronage by the Medici family. The book also features high-quality reproductions of Clovio's works, including his illuminated manuscripts and portraits. Overall, this book is a comprehensive guide to the life and art of Giorgio Giulio Clovio, providing valuable insights into the world of 16th-century book decoration.1891. With 18 plates. Bradley hopes to elevate the importance of Miniature Art with this study of Giorgio Giulio Clovio, Italian illuminator, miniaturist, and painter, also called Macedo or Il Macedone because of his Macedonian origin. Clovio was employed by Louis II of Hungary, Cardinal Farnese at Rome, and other princely patrons. Among the best known of the many works ascribed to him are the illuminations for the Book of the Hours of the Blessed Virgin, his masterpiece; the manuscript biography of Frederick, duke of Urbino; Cardinal Grimani's Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans; The Victories of Emperor Charles V; and the Farnese Breviary. Contents: Autographs of Artists; Ditto; Farnese Palace, Rome; The Sakcinski Portrait; The Vasari Portrait; Medal and Portrait of Cardinal Farnese; The Curzon Portrait; Two Pages from the Stanze d'Eurialo d'Ascoli, Imperial Library, Vienna; Two Pages from the Soane Clovio, London; Miniature from the Victories of Charles V, British Museum; Cartel from same MS; Two pages from the Stuart de Rothesay Offices, British Museum; Death of St. Bartholomew, from a Drawing attributed to Clovio, British Museum; and Adoration of Magi, from an Engraving after Clovio, British Museum.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
