Dosso Dossi
Subtitle: paintings of myth, magic, and the antique
By: Giancarlo Fiorenza.
Contributors: Dossi, Dosso, d. 1542.
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press; Penn State University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: University Park, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780271032047
Subjects: Dossi, Dosso, -- d. 1542 -- Criticism and interpretation
Description: "Examines the work of the Ferrarese court artist Dosso Dossi (c. 1486?-1542), with emphasis on his portrayal of ancient and vernacular subjects found in such works as Jupiter Painting Butterflies, Myth of Pan, Enchantress, and his frescoes of Aesop's fables"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction. Dosso's courtly maniera; title: 1. The nature of the gods; title: 2. Elysium; title: 3. Priapic painting; title: 4. Enchanting painting; title: 5. Fables, ruins, the bell'imperfetto; title: Conclusion.