The Tale of Cupid and Psyche: an Illustrated History
de Cavicchioli, Sonia
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- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- New
- ISBN 10
- 0807615129
- ISBN 13
- 9780807615126
- Librería
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Ferndale, New York, United States
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New York: George Braziller. New. 2002. Hardcover. 0807615129 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened - First edition so stated. 256 pages. Book description: "...The passionate love story of a god and an exquisitely beautiful mortal woman, the myth of Cupid and Psyche has fascinated Western culture since the Middle Ages. First appearing as a long aside in Apuleius's The Golden Ass in the second century AD, this romance has inspired countless works of art in an astonishingly wide range of media. Gathered here is a selection of these numerous works, from monumental fresco cycles, to easel paintings and wedding chests, from miniatures, tapestries, and stained-glass windows, to marble and porcelain sculptures. Many are considered masterpieces of European art. The sheer number and beauty of the works this myth has inspired is a testament to the power and richness of the story. The lovers are often portrayed as children to suggest their eternal youth and immortality. In some scenes they are shown kissing, in others, tormenting each other, expressing the extremes of joy and suffering that beset all lovers. The changing tastes and sensibilities of different periods are reflected in Psyche's appearance, evolving from courtly and Baroque to neoclassical and Pre-Raphaelite. For the modern age, it is the dual nature of Cupid and Psyche's love, on the one hand deeply spiritual, and on the other intensely sensual, that has resonated most powerfully. `It seems, ' noted Walter Pater, the nineteenth-century British critic, of Apuleius's story, `that one can see and touch the blond hair, the fresh flowers, the precious works of art of which he speaks. ' Thanks to the extraordinary artworks included in this book, we can indeed see, if not touch, the splendors of Apuleius's story. 96 color illustrations, 128 in b/w. " -- with a bonus offer-- .
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- Librería
- AB Books (US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 51974
- Título
- The Tale of Cupid and Psyche: an Illustrated History
- Autor
- Cavicchioli, Sonia
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Nuevo
- Cantidad disponible
- 2
- ISBN 10
- 0807615129
- ISBN 13
- 9780807615126
- Editorial
- George Braziller
- Lugar de publicación
- New York
- Fecha de publicación
- 2002
- Palabras clave
- 0807615129, Cavicchioli, Sonia, The Tale Of Cupid And Psyche, An Illustrated History, Collectible
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