Name: Lorenzo Ghiberti 9781836391906 Hardback
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Lorenzo Ghiberti 9781836391906 Hardback

Lorenzo Ghiberti was the most celebrated sculptor of his day praised by Alberti, admired by peers and trusted with Florences most prestigious commissions, including the...

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Lorenzo Ghiberti was the most celebrated sculptor of his day praised by Alberti, admired by peers and trusted with Florences most prestigious commissions, including the iconic Baptistery doors. Yet his legacy has often been diminished, cast as a decorative hangover from the Gothic era and overshadowed by Donatellos perceived Renaissance modernity. This book reconsiders Ghibertis achievement by focusing on his mastery of materials and design across bronze, glass, marble and drawing. From complex narrative reliefs to architectural ornament, Ghiberti emerges not just as a skilled craftsman, but as an inventive, multidimensional artist who redefined the possibilities of sculptural storytelling. By understanding him on his own terms, we gain a richer picture of early Renaissance invention and its lasting visual impact.

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