Early Printed Illustrations of Dante's "Commedia"
by Matthew Collins
Title:
Early Printed Illustrations of Dante's "Commedia"
Author:
Matthew Collins
Series (if any):
The William and Katherine Devers Series in Dante and Medieval Italian Literature
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
490 pages, 232 b&w illustrations, 9 tables - 9 Tables, black and white - 232 Illustrations, black an
Publisher:
University of Notre Dame Press
ISBN-13:
9780268208387
EAN:
9780268208387
Publication Date:
15/12/2024
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
834
Dimensions (mm):
151 x 229 x 28
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£56.70
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Description
Provides the first systematic overview of the earliest illustrated editions of Dante’s poem, stretching from 1481 through 1596, and features over 230 illustrations. Collins explores the visual sources for the first illustrated editions of the Commedia, their narrative qualities, and their influence on Renaissance readers.
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