Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497
- Language
- en
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- EPUB & PDF
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- 1.7 MB
Description
Step into the opulent courts of the Italian Renaissance with Julia Cartwright's evocative biography of Beatrice d'Este. As the Duchess of Milan from 1475 to 1497, Beatrice was not merely a consort but a formidable patron of the arts, a political force, and a woman whose cultural influence shaped the visual language of the era. Cartwright weaves together archival evidence and vivid narrative to bring this formidable woman to life.\n\nThrough the lens of art history, the book examines the paintings, architecture, and cultural projects that Beatrice championed. You will discover how her patronage influenced the High Renaissance and why her legacy endures in the collections of Milan and beyond. This is an essential read for art history students, Renaissance enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the stories of powerful women in history.
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