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Over the course of several centuries, Venice fashioned and refined a portrait of itself that responded to and exploited historical circumstance. Never conquered and taking its enduring independence as a sign of divine favor, free of civil strife and proud of its internal stability, Venice broadcast the image of itself as the Most Serene Republic, an ideal state whose ruling patriciate were selflessly devoted to the commonweal. All this has come to be known as the “myth of Venice.”
Exploring the imagery developed in Venice to represent the legends of its origins and legitimacy, David Rosand reveals how artists such as Gentile and Giovanni Bellini, Carpaccio, Titian, Jacopo Sansovino, Tintoretto, and Veronese gave enduring visual form to the myths of Venice. He argues that Venice, more than any other political entity of the early modern period, shaped the visual imagination of political thought. This visualization of political ideals, and its reciprocal effect on the civic imagination, is the larger theme of the book.
Editions of Myths of Venice
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807826416
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807856635
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893131260
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469601632
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807872796
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890873224
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Over the course of several centuries, Venice fashioned and refined a portrait of itself that responded to and exploited historical circumstance. Never conquered and taking its enduring independence as a sign of divine favor, free of civil strife and proud of its internal stability, Venice broadcast the image of itself as the Most Serene Republic, an ideal state whose ruling patriciate were selflessly devoted to the commonweal. All this has come to be known as the “myth of Venice.”
Exploring the imagery developed in Venice to represent the legends of its origins and legitimacy, David Rosand reveals how artists such as Gentile and Giovanni Bellini, Carpaccio, Titian, Jacopo Sansovino, Tintoretto, and Veronese gave enduring visual form to the myths of Venice. He argues that Venice, more than any other political entity of the early modern period, shaped the visual imagination of political thought. This visualization of political ideals, and its reciprocal effect on the civic imagination, is the larger theme of the book.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myths of Venice about?
Over the course of several centuries, Venice fashioned and refined a portrait of itself that responded to and exploited historical circumstance. Never conquered and taking its enduring independence as a sign of divine favor, free of civil strife and proud of its internal stability, Venice broadcast the image of itself as the Most Serene Republic, an ideal state whose ruling patriciate were selflessly devoted to the commonweal. All this has come to be known as the “myth of Venice.”
Exploring the imagery developed in Venice to represent the legends of its origins and legitimacy, David Rosand reveals how artists such as Gentile and Giovanni Bellini, Carpaccio, Titian, Jacopo Sansovino, Tintoretto, and Veronese gave enduring visual form to the myths of Venice. He argues that Venice, more than any other political entity of the early modern period, shaped the visual imagination of political thought. This visualization of political ideals, and its reciprocal effect on the civic imagination, is the larger theme of the book.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Myths of Venice?
The Arts > The visual, decorative or fine arts: treatments and subjects > History of art
Where can I read a sample of Myths of Venice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807826416
How long is Myths of Venice and how many pages does it have?
Myths of Venice has 216 page(s)
Is Myths of Venice part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Bettie Allison Rand Lectures in Art History
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Myths of Venice?
David Rosand
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Myths of Venice is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807826416) and paperback(ISBN 9780807856635) and ebook(ISBN 9798893131260) and ebook(ISBN 9781469601632) and ebook(ISBN 9780807872796) and pdf(ISBN 9798890873224)
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