Bellini's Feast Of The Gods: A Study In Venetian Humanism

By Edgar Wind

Book Overview

Bellini's Feast of the Gods: A Study in Venetian Humanism is a book written by Edgar Wind that explores the famous painting by Giovanni Bellini. The painting depicts a scene from classical mythology where the gods are feasting in the garden of the gods. Wind's book uses this painting as a starting point to delve into the cultural and intellectual climate of Venice during the Renaissance. He examines the influence of classical humanism on Venetian art, literature, and philosophy, and how it shaped the city's unique cultural identity. Wind also analyzes the techniques and symbolism used by Bellini in the painting, providing a detailed analysis of its composition, color, and perspective. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art, culture, and history of Renaissance Venice.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432598090
• ISBN13: 9781432598099
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"