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Berenson: A Biography

Berenson: A Biography

Sprigge, Sylvia

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ISBN10: 1169763642
ISBN13: 9781169763647
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 2.24
Height: 0.75 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Berenson: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life of Bernard Berenson, a prominent art historian and connoisseur of Italian Renaissance art. Written by Sylvia Sprigge, the book traces Berenson's life from his upbringing in a Jewish family in Lithuania to his education at Harvard and his eventual move to Italy, where he became a leading expert in the field of Italian Renaissance art.Sprigge provides a detailed exploration of Berenson's personal and professional life, including his relationships with key figures in the art world, such as Isabella Stewart Gardner and the art dealer Joseph Duveen. She also delves into Berenson's controversial role in the attribution of works of art, particularly his involvement in the authentication of several high-profile forgeries.Throughout the book, Sprigge offers insight into Berenson's intellectual and cultural influences, as well as his personal struggles with his identity as a Jew in a predominantly Catholic Italy. She also examines the impact of Berenson's work on the field of art history, including his development of the concept of tactile values in art.Overall, Berenson: A Biography is a rich and nuanced portrait of a complex and influential figure in the world of art history.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.

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