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  • Renaissance Art

  • By: Tom Nichols
  • Narrated by: Paul English
  • Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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Renaissance Art

By: Tom Nichols
Narrated by: Paul English
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Summary

The 15th century saw the evolution of a distinct and powerfully influential European artistic culture. But what does the familiar phrase “Renaissance Art” actually refer to? Through engaging discussion of timeless works by artists such as Jan van Eyck, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo, Tom Nichols offers a masterpiece of his own as he explores the truly original and diverse character of the art of the Renaissance.
©2010 Tom Nichols (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing
Art Europe Art History Renaissance
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This is a must-have audiobook for art history lovers and students alike. Tom Nichols' Renaissance Art serves as a fundamental introduction to the values and developments of art in this time period. The audio is coherent and the scholarship engaging. Nichols provides the listener with the necessary context to make the information valuable and evocative. Paul English's narration contributes to the success of this audiobook. English's steadfast voice and enthusiastic inflections keep the listener engaged. Audiences will be delighted with Nichols' beautiful descriptions of work by famous artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Jan van Eyck.

Critic reviews

"Expertly informed and highly readable. Nichols provides the non-specialist with an in-depth analysis. By focusing on key masterpieces Nichols provides the non-specialist with an in-depth analysis... while also illuminatingly placing them within the wider context of Renaissance culture." (Peter Humfrey, Professor of Art History, University of St Andrews)
"An excellent introduction. The book is exceptionally informative...and articulated in a way that is remarkably fresh." (Malcolm Bull, The Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford, and Andrew W. Mellon Visiting Professor, The Courtauld Institute of Art)
"An excellent introduction to the art of the Renaissance. Nichols offers fresh insights and well-observed commentary on individual works and their place within the history of art." (Tania String, Senior Lecturer in History of Art, University of Bristol)

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Easy to understand and relate to. Clear crisp and concise explanations and moves at a good pace whilst still being detailed and sensitive to the subject matter. Most enjoyable

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This was one of the best audiobooks I've listened to. I learned so much as a beginner to this type of art and I I really loved it. Easy to comprehend and follow. At the beginning of the short intro the narrator gives you a list of all the paintings and sculptures that will be critiqued throughout the book.

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