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Author:

Henry, Chriscinda, 1973- author.

Title:

Playful pictures : art, leisure, and entertainment in the Venetian Renaissance home / Chriscinda Henry.

Publisher:

The Pennsylvania State University Press,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

x, 267 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Subject:

Painting, Renaissance--Venice.--Venice.
Art--History--Venice--Venice--History--To 1500.
Art--History--Venice--Venice--History--16th century.
Art and recreation--Venice--Venice--History--To 1500.
Art and recreation--Venice--Venice--History--16th century.
Recreation in art.
Leisure in art.
Venice (Italy)--Civilization--16th century.
Art and recreation.
Art--Private collections.
Civilization.
Leisure in art.
Painting, Renaissance.
Recreation in art.
Italy--Venice.
To 1599
History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-250) and index.

Contents:

Introduction : the art of leisure -- Boredom and relief on Carpaccio's Studiolo door -- Pastoral fellowship and the performance of virtuosity -- Theatrical painting from Alla bulesca and Commedia dell'arte -- Ludic art and entertainment in the Venetian Portego -- Epilogue : the carnivalization of Venice.

Summary:

"Examines the intersection of private art collecting, domestic social life, and recreational practices in Renaissance Venice"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0271089113
9780271089119

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1240412962

LCCN:

2021018796

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)