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‘In a subject of this magnitude, the author’s coverage is impeccable … Patronage in Renaissance Italy is an absolute must.’ - The Art BookA perfect read for art historians and their students and for lovers of Renaissance art and civilization.In this first comprehensive study of patrons in the Italian quattrocento, Mary Hollingsworth shows how the patron - rather than the artist - carefully controlled both subject and medium in artistic creation.In a competitive and violent age, she explains, image and ostentation were essential statements of the patron's power. As a result, perceived cost became more important than artistic quality (and buildings, bronze, or tapestry were considered more eloquent statements than cheaper marble or fresco).Since Christian teaching frowned on wealth and power, money also had to be spent on religious endowments made in expiation. But here too the patron was in control, and used the arts and other means to express religious belief, not aesthetic

Another devotional from the best-selling One Year line, The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter is specifically designed to brighten your day with laughter and joy. Joy is a special type of happin

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2 bestselling Hugs books in one BIG Hug.Women fill many roles -- friends, sisters, daughters, wives, moms, coworkers. The list is endless. Now, two of the most dearly loved Hugs® books are fused

"A set of case studies exploring the tastes, passions, and possessions of cardinals in Renaissance and Baroque Rome"--Provided by publisher.

Family lore passes from generation to generation in many ways: through written histories, oral traditions, and photographs. For the Shaifer family of Port Gibson, Mississippi, an amazing collection of

"An extraordinarily comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of the issues involving direct care workers. This is an excellent resource for scholars and researchers studying any type of residential long-