Drawn to Italian Drawings : The Goldman Collection

by Nicholas Turner; With contributions by Jean Goldman

• ISBN13: 9780300141047
• ISBN10: 0300141041
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2009-05-12
• Publisher: Art Institute of Chicago

Summary

This lovely book features exquisite drawings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, including works by Guercino, Parmigianino, Raphael, and other Italian masters. These 126 working drawings, preparatory sketches, and finished compositions offer insights into the varied approaches to drawing, the artists' developing styles, and the different regional approaches to the medium. Highlighting works from the distinguished collection of Jean and Steven Goldman, the volume enables the reader to study the drawings of 16th- and 17th-century artists in dialogue with one another. With compelling drawingsmany never before publishedin a variety of media, exciting new attributions, and important analyses, this book is essential for anyone who admires the bravura and beauty of Old Master drawings.

Author Biography

Nicholas Turner, an independent art historian, was formerly Keeper in the British Museum’s Department of Prints and Drawings and Curator of Drawings at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Jean Goldman is a scholar specializing in Italian Renaissance and Baroque art.