Description
Pontormo
Book summary
This scholarly catalogue, published for the exhibition of the same name, offers an exhaustive study of the work of Jacopo Carucci, known as Pontormo, one of the most unique and enigmatic artists of the Italian Renaissance. The reader will find complete reproductions of all exhibited pieces, accompanied by their catalogue entries, alongside essays by leading specialists that analyze his legacy. The edition is completed by a translation of the painter's personal Diary, a fundamental tool for understanding his creative process and his private life.
What is it about?
The volume brings together the exhibition corpus dedicated to Pontormo, presenting each work with its corresponding technical entry. Essays by curator Kosme de Barañano, along with studies by Pablo Jiménez Burillo and Benito Navarrete, break down the stylistic, historical, and symbolic keys to his production. As an added value, it includes the Spanish translation of Pontormo's Diary, translated by Isabel Prieto, an exceptional document that allows the reader to delve into the artist's mind, his concerns, and his working method. The publication concludes with an updated biography and a specialized bibliography.
Main themes
- Analysis of the paintings and drawings of Pontormo, a leading exponent of Florentine Mannerism.
- Study of the historical and artistic context of the late Renaissance in Florence.
- Interpretation of the artist's personal Diary as a primary source for art history.
- Cataloging and documentation of the pieces exhibited in the monographic show.
- Critical review of the painter's biography and critical reception.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at art historians, university students, exhibition curators, and museum professionals. It is also of great interest to collectors, specialized libraries, and advanced enthusiasts of Renaissance art who wish to delve deeper into the figure of Pontormo and Italian Mannerism.
What this book offers
- Access to a complete catalogue raisonné of the exhibited works, with reproductions and detailed technical entries.
- Top-tier academic essays that contextualize and reinterpret the artist's production.
- The complete translation of Pontormo's Diary, a fundamental document for understanding his creative process.
- An updated biography and a specialized bibliography that facilitate further research.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various authors
- Publisher: Fundacion Mapfre
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ARTS, GENERAL ASPECTS OF ARTS, DRAWING AND DRAWINGS, EXHIBITION AND SPECIFIC COLLECTION CATALOGUES, BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL
- Collection: EXHIBITION CATALOGUES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2014
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 1350 g
Editorial assessment
This is a reference publication for the study of Pontormo, combining the academic rigor of the essays with the practical utility of an exhibition catalogue. The inclusion of the artist's Diary in Spanish translation adds exceptional documentary value, making this volume an essential tool for specialists and a reference item for anyone interested in the art of the Italian Renaissance.