Download or read book The Eye of the Connoisseur written by Anna Tummers and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attributing old master paintings is one of the most demanding tasks of the art historian. The stakes can be high, especially when the work in question might indeed be the hand of a great master. The difference in price between an authentic work and one 'in the manner of' a well-known artist can add up to several million dollars. In addition to the fi nancial consequences, a revised attribution can also have dramatic consequences for our understanding of art history. In her fascinating account of connoisseurship in action, Tummers highlights issues regarding the attribution of seventheenth-century Dutch and Flemish art.
Download or read book A Jeweler s Eye written by Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Smithsonian Institution) and published by Computer Science Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 1988 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Eye written by Philippe Costamagna and published by New Vessel Press. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Lifting the veil on the shadowy world of art insiders, Costamagna delivers an entertaining reflection on the dealers, devotees, and decision makers.” —Town & Country Magazine It’s a rare and secret profession, comprising a few dozen people around the world equipped with a mysterious mixture of knowledge and innate sensibility. Summoned to Swiss bank vaults, Fifth Avenue apartments and Tokyo storerooms, they are entrusted by collectors, dealers and museums to decide if a coveted picture is real or fake and to determine if it was painted by Leonardo da Vinci or Raphael. The Eye brings to light the rarified world of connoisseurs devoted to the authentication and discovery of Old Master art works. This is an art adventure story and a memoir all in one, written by a leading expert on the Renaissance whose métier is a high-stakes detective game involving massive amounts of money and frenetic activity in the service of the art market and scholarship alike. It’s also an eloquent argument for the enduring value of visual creativity, told with passion, brilliance and surprising candor. “[A] rollicking and erudite tour of the art world . . . Costamagna’s candor and well-earned hubris make for an entertaining foray into the high-stakes art world.” —Publishers Weekly “As thrilling as a police novel.” —La Croix “An insider’s look at the dramatic world of attributing and dating art . . . This art world Sherlock Holmes travels the globe . . . Delightful.” —Introspective Magazine “One comes away feeling somewhat re-sensitized to beauty and somewhat nostalgic for an era when museums weren’t the selfie-stick madhouses they are today.” —The Washington Post
Download or read book The Eye of Love written by Margery Sharp and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margery Sharp’s enchanting New York Times–bestselling novel about the profound ways that love can change our view of other people and the world around us Miss Dolores Diver and Harry Gibson have been passionately in love ever since they met at the Chelsea Arts Ball: He came as a brown paper parcel, she as a Spanish dancer. Only the eye of love could have transformed plain Dolores into a Spanish rose and stout Harry into the man of Dolores’s dreams. But ten years later, during the Great Depression, Harry must marry his colleague’s daughter in order to save his nearly bankrupt business. The course of true love never runs smoothly but with some inadvertent help from Dolores’s keenly observant nine-year-old niece, Martha, Harry’s grasping fiancée, and Dolores’s calculating lodger, Harry might succeed in both averting financial ruin and reclaiming his beloved.
Download or read book FALCON S EYE written by HUBERT. CHEKHAB-ABUDAYA BARI (MOUNIA.) and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Connoisseur s Guide to Meat written by Jennie Milsom and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From sumptuous steaks and prime cuts to braises and savory stews, this guide is a carnivore’s delight. Gourmets will appreciate the book’s accurate and comprehensive information about when, where, and how to buy meat; how to tell if it’s fresh, and how to prepare, cook, carve, and serve meat to best advantage. From store to kitchen to table, this compendium fills in all the blanks about how to obtain fresh meat from humane and sustainable sources, identify cuts, and fillet and carve them, while offering up a rich trove of reliable recipes. A visual directory that showcases each cut and comments on flavor, preparation, and cost rounds out this indispensable culinary reference.
Download or read book A Yachtsman s Eye written by Ben T. Simons and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration and preservation of the remarkable art collection of one man.
Download or read book This is Not Just a Painting written by Bernard Lahire and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2008, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon acquired a painting called The Flight into Egypt which was attributed to the French artist Nicolas Poussin. Thought to have been painted in 1657, the painting had gone missing for more than three centuries. Several versions were rediscovered in the 1980s and one was passed from hand to hand, from a family who had no idea of its value to gallery owners and eventually to the museum. A painting that had been sold as a decorative object in 1986 for around 12,000 euros was acquired two decades later by the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon for 17 million euros. What does this remarkable story tell us about the nature of art and the way that it is valued? How is it that what seemed to be just an ordinary canvas could be transformed into a masterpiece, that a decorative object could become a national treasure? This is a story permeated by social magic the social alchemy that transforms lead into gold, the ordinary into the extraordinary, the profane into the sacred. Focusing on this extraordinary case, Bernard Lahire lays bare the beliefs and social processes that underpin the creation of a masterpiece. Like a detective piecing together the clues in an unsolved mystery he carefully reconstructs the steps that led from the same material object being treated as a copy of insignificant value to being endowed with the status of a highly-prized painting commanding a record-breaking price. He thereby shows that a painting is never just a painting, and is always more than a piece of stretched canvass to which brush strokes of paint have been applied: this object, and the value we attach to it, is also the product of a complex array of social processes – with its distinctive institutions and experts – that lies behind it. And through the history of this painting, Lahire uncovers some of the fundamental structures of our social world. For the social magic that can transform a painting from a simple copy into a masterpiece is similar to the social magic that is present throughout our societies, in economics and politics as much as art and religion, a magic that results from the spell cast by power on those who tacitly recognize its authority. By following the trail of a single work of art, Lahire interrogates the foundations on which our perceptions of value and our belief in institutions rest and exposes the forms of domination which lie hidden behind our admiration of works of art.
Download or read book The Gentleman s and Connoisseur s Dictionary of Painters written by Matthew Pilkington and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Gentleman s and Connoisseur s Dictionary of Painters written by Matthew Pilkington (Vicar of Donabate, Dublin.) and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book School Recitations selected from various authors and disposed under proper heads written by Ebenezer Cobham BREWER and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Gentle Art of Faking written by Riccardo Nobili and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Gentle Art of Faking' by Riccardo Nobili, readers are taken on a whimsical journey into the world of forgery and deception in art. Nobili's witty writing style and clever storytelling transport readers to the bustling streets of Venice where characters navigate the fine line between authenticity and duplicity. The book cleverly blurs the lines between reality and illusion, inviting readers to question their own perceptions of art and truth. Set within the backdrop of the Italian Renaissance, Nobili's narrative highlights the importance of creativity and innovation in the art world. The book is a delightful blend of historical fiction, art history, and philosophical musings. Nobili's expertise in the subject matter shines through, making this a must-read for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Riccardo Nobili is a renowned art historian and author, known for his in-depth knowledge of Italian art and culture. His passion for uncovering the hidden stories behind famous works of art led him to write 'The Gentle Art of Faking', a captivating exploration of the art of forgery. Nobili's background in art history and his extensive research make him a trusted voice in the world of Renaissance art. I highly recommend 'The Gentle Art of Faking' to readers who enjoy historical fiction with a twist. Riccardo Nobili's expert storytelling and insightful commentary on art make this book both entertaining and enlightening. Whether you are an art aficionado or simply appreciate a well-crafted tale, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Download or read book A Lecture On Heads written by George Alexander Stevens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Lecture On Heads: As Delivered By Mr. Charles Lee Lewes, To Which Is Added, An Essay On Satire, With Forty-Seven Heads By Nesbit, From Designs By Thurston, 1812" by George Alexander Stevens is a fascinating exploration of satire and its role in society. Stevens, a renowned satirist of his time, delivers a lively and insightful lecture on the art of caricature and its power to critique and expose social follies. Accompanied by a collection of satirical illustrations, this book provides a visual feast while shedding light on the historical context and significance of satirical works. "A Lecture On Heads" is an intriguing read for those interested in the history of satire and its enduring impact on culture and politics.
Download or read book Biographical and critical miscellanies with an introduction by W H Munro written by William Hickling Prescott and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biographical and critical miscellanies written by William Hickling Prescott and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Works of William H Prescott Biographical and critical miscellanies written by William Hickling Prescott and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
