CARAVAGGIO A LIFE Langdon Art History Painter Italian Artist Biography Master

Description: Caravaggio: A Life by Helen Langdon Published by Chatto & Windus, London ©1998, probably a First Edition but not stated, Number Line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, green cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on the spine, with Dustjacket, 436 pages with Index, illustrated with art and photographs, measures about 9 1/2 inches X 6 1/4 inches. Like New condition! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "Of all Italian painters, Caravaggio (c. 1571~1610) speaks most intensely to the modern world in his fascination with youth and sexuality, with violence and love, solitude and the spirit. As a passionate artist and turbulent man, he has become a romantic hero, the artist rebel. In this colourful and detailed study ~ the first full~length biography ~ Helen Langdon overturns the myths. Instead she replaces Caravaggio firmly in the context of his own day, drawing on sixteenth~century voices, on the letters and writings of his patrons ~ cardinals and connoisseurs, poets and ambassadors ~ and on the startling, vivid material in the criminal records in Rome. This is a new kind of book, a critical biography of an Old Master painter. With its impeccable research, rich detail, numerous illustrations and profound readings of the work, it recaptures the complex world of genius and patronage. Acutely responsive to place, to spiritual movements, to the fluid sexuality of the epoch, Helen Langdon brilliantly evokes the relation between individual vision and psychology and the powerful movements of the time. Her dramatic yet subtle portrait shows Caravaggio's life to be as sensational and enigmatic as his powerful and enduring art." ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This book would be nice for any Art Historian, Art Student, Teacher, Collector, or for anyone interested in Art History, Old Master Painters, or Caravaggio! It would be a nice Gift! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION PLEASE USE THE SHIPPING CALCULATOR AT THE BOTTOM or contact us for a quote We will be happy to combine Shipping Charges for multiple purchases that can ship in the same package (for Domestic or International packages) Domestic or International EXPRESS MAIL shipping IS available upon request ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ International Buyers Please contact us for a shipping quote ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ International Buyers - Please Note Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's Customs Office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Sometimes your country's Customs Office will delay delivery of your package. Please understand that we have NO control over any delays caused by your country's Customs Office. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I have many more interesting Books, Collectibles, Antiques, and other Stuff in my Ebay Store! Use the Store Search Box above or this Link to My Store - Dixie Cat's Books And Stuff I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING COSTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES - The more you buy, the more you save!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ d4d s4s Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

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