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Rosso Fiorentino was one of the most original painters and draftsmen of the entire Renaissance period and a crucial figure among the so-called Mannerists. This book, the first full account in English of his paintings, focuses on Rosso`s life and works until about 1530, when he abandoned Italy for France and the court of Francis I and finally received the recognition he deserved. Copiously illustrated with some of the most powerful works of the Renaissance, this stimulating book provides a new basis for the assessment of Rosso and opens up fresh perspectives for the study of sixteenth-century painting and design.
Rosso in Italy: The Italian Career of Rosso Fiorentino FROM THE PUBLISHER
Rosso Fiorentino was one of the most original painters and draftsmen of the entire Renaissance period and a crucial figure among the so-called Mannerists. This book, the first full account in English of his paintings, focuses on Rosso's life and works until about 1530, when he abandoned Italy for France and the court of Francis I and finally received the recognition he deserved. Copiously illustrated with some of the most powerful works of the Renaissance, this stimulating book provides a new basis for the assessment of Rosso and opens up fresh perspectives for the study of sixteenth-century painting and design.
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