Galileo's Thinking Hand: Mannerism, Anti-Mannerism and the Virtue of Drawing in the Foundation of Early Modern Science
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Contemporary biographies of Galilei emphasize, in several places, that he was a masterful draughtsman. In fact, Galilei studied at the art academy, which is where his friendship with Ludovico Cigoli developed, who later became the official court artist. The book focuses on this formative effect - it tracks Galilei's trust in the epistemological strength of drawings. It also looks at Galilei's activities in the world of art and his reflections on art...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:3110520060
ISBN13:9783110520064
Release Date:April 2019
Publisher:de Gruyter
Length:375 Pages
Weight:2.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 7.0" x 9.6"
Grade Range:Postsecondary
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