Baroques

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One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2004 "A fresh and compelling view of the Baroque spirit in art... The 250 striking color plates found in this book are unusual both in the objects shown, which range far beyond the standard statuary and architecture, and in the views taken, which emphasize the dramatic and evocative qualities of the art."--Library Journal "[T]his is above all about the art of the festival, as evident in the astonishing--in the literal sense of the term--photographs, which substantially renew our vision of the Baroque. That is to say, this paean to the Baroque manifests its worth and constitutes a brilliant publishing success."--Gazette des Beaux-Arts "Careri writes knowingly and convincingly of the currents that spawned this artistic movement and its unusual power to entice artists of varying places, temperaments and talents to a unified statement. No other artistic achievement even comes close to the pervasive power of baroque. The photography, by the way, is stunning."--Glenn Giffin, The Denver Post "This is a book that I would not hesitate to hand to a person whom I wanted to introduce to the intoxications of the baroque."--Jed Perl, The New Republic "This book--a celebration of the Baroque--is first and foremost a presentation of splendid photographs, all taken from unique viewpoints, in magical light and remarkable detail. The photographs are complemented by eloquent essays that describe the monuments in depth while defining the emotional, spiritual, and formal characteristics of Baroque art... Baroques is indispensable for all students, connoisseurs, and scholars of this remarkable artistic era."--Choice "[Baroques] has 250 of the most splendid color pictures of world baroque monuments ever assembled in one place... This book is ... refreshing in its inclusion of Latin American baroque... The organization of the book--it is thematic rather than geographical--is ... novel, where the photographs are concerned it achieves unexpected and thought-provoking juxtapositions."--Gauvin Alexander Bailey, Renaissance Quarterly "The profusion and eloquence of [Giovanni] Careri's descriptions appeal to the senses with a power equaled by Ferranti's lavish and stirring images. Careri and Ferrante provide a highly effective introduction to Italiente Baroque sculpture and architecture with a focus on Bertini... Baroques is intellectually and visually stimulating."--Melinda K. Van der Ploeg Fallon, Sixteenth Century Journal