Royal Horse and Rider: Painting, Sculpture, and Horsemanship 1500-1800
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (954 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0898352673 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A profusely illustrated survey of the theme of equestrianism in the history of the European nobility. Co-published with the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC)
Scholarly, Thoughtful, and Horse-Wise I used this book as my primary source for my bachelor's thesis project. It is by far the most through and intellectual book of Renaissance and Baroque equestrian art which I have read. Liedke is an educated, high-level horseman with a real understanding of the finer considerations of the art of horsemanship. Included is commentary of the birth of dressage and the "Classical" riding style, relative art historical comparisons between works, topical commentary on other pubications, and many beautiful plates of some of the most famous monuments extant. great research Sandra The book represents a history of equestrian portraits, monuments and engravings from Renaissance to French Revolution (1550-1650) mainly Haute École riding at the leading courts of Europe.The plate section already begins with the classical antiquity.The book is very well researched an provides an gives an insight into equestrian portraiture and the art of riding.