Bells and Mortars
Catalogue of Italian Bronzes in the Victoria and Albert Museum
Peta Motture(Author)
V & A Publications (Publisher)
Published on 28. February 2001
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-85177-311-4 (ISBN)
Description
The V&A's collection of Italian bronzes is unique in its size, variety and scope.
The majority of the leading Italian artists who have practised in the medium and most of the identified founders are represented, together with examples from all the principal known Italian centres of bronze founding. This work covers 78 important pieces which are fully illustrated. Catalogue entries contain details of inscriptions and makers' marks and also substantial technical information, including data based on x-ray examination and metal analysis. Introductory sections give a brief history of the subject, and feature illustrations and line drawings showing historical methods and techniques.
The majority of the leading Italian artists who have practised in the medium and most of the identified founders are represented, together with examples from all the principal known Italian centres of bronze founding. This work covers 78 important pieces which are fully illustrated. Catalogue entries contain details of inscriptions and makers' marks and also substantial technical information, including data based on x-ray examination and metal analysis. Introductory sections give a brief history of the subject, and feature illustrations and line drawings showing historical methods and techniques.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
V & A Publishing
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
150 illustrations, 6line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 288 mm
Width: 218 mm
Weight
1316 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85177-311-4 (9781851773114)
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Schweitzer Classification