Persuasive images
Peter Paret
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Persuasive images
by Peter Paret
Published
1992
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
233
ISBN-10
0691032041
Description
"Responding to ongoing debates over the role of humanism in the rise of empirical science, Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann explores the history of Renaissance art to help explain the complex beginnings of the "scientific revolution." In a rich collection of new and previously published essays addressing conceptions of the mastery of nature, he discusses the depiction of nature in works of art, scientific approaches to understanding the world, and imperial claims to world control. This interdisciplinary approach elucidates the varying ways art, science, and humanism interact." "This book contains a new assessment of the origins of trompe l'oeil illumination in manuscript painting in response to religious devotional practices; an account of the history of shadow projection in art theory in relation to perspective, astronomy, and optics; an analysis of poems by the painter Georg Hoefnagel demonstrating how religious, philosophical, and political concerns impinge on questions of imitation; ground-breaking interpretations of Arcimboldo's paintings of composite heads as imperial allegories; an account of a poet-astronomer's collaboration with artists; an essay on "Ancients" and "Moderns" in art and science in Prague; and a new review of art, politics, science, and the Kunstkammer."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Persuasive images?
This edition of Persuasive images has approximately 233 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Persuasive images?
For most readers, Persuasive images typically takes between 4h 51m and 3h 14m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,250 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Persuasive images?
The estimated word count for Persuasive images is approximately 58,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Persuasive images?
Persuasive images was written by Peter Paret.
When was Persuasive images published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.