The Renaissance is arguably the most significant period in the history of art. Earls provides biographical chapters for each of the 10 most famous artists from the European Renaissance; including Alberti; Donatello; Leonardo da Vinci; Raphael; and others. Each chapter traces the childhood and artistic development of the artist; recounts in vivid detail his most noteworthy creations; places his work within artistic; cultural; and philosophical (often religious) contexts; and examines the ways in which he influenced subsequent generations of artists. A timeline; chapter bibliographies; a glossary of terms; and a subject index provide additional tools for readers researching artists from this unparalleled period of artistic creation and rebirth.In addition to learning about the artists techniques; training; and creations; readers will learn many fascinating facts about the artists as people. Michelangelo carved his name on his Pieta only after it was publicly displayed and an onlooker attributed it to a Milanese artist. Leonardo da Vinci could bend a horseshoe with his bare hands; and he regularly bought birds from street vendors just to turn them loose. Brunelleschi made his own clocks. Alberti wrote a dramatic comedy in classical Latin that was mistaken by some for an ancient work. These ten artists truly embodied the Renaissance Man ideal. This book illustrates the agonies and the ecstasies of their lives and work.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. All About the Clave (klah-vay)By Leon De Vose; IIThis book is more or less the primer on its topic; the impact of Latin American music on the United States. There are some problems with the editing; as some of the writing is a bit convoluted and confusing. This happens sporadically; and the reader just needs to stop; go back and read again. It has been a few months since I read it; so some things about it I do not recall. However; it did further stimulate my already whetted appetite for the genre - especially its undeniable African basis.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Julie BDidnt give as much info on the rhythms and stylistic influences as I wanted or was expecting.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great primerBy SmosheWell written and VERY informative book. My partner is a Latin music expert (for real) and suggested that I start my mambo voyage with this book and then move on to a book my Joe Canzo about Tito Puente. The author of Latin Tinge has some organizational issues in the presentation and explanation of a few key topics. This is my main criticism of the book: some chapters should be under different titles and other chapter should be named something else.