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The 'Divine' Guido. Religion, Sex, Money, and Art in the World of Guido Reni
Spear, Richard E.: The 'Divine' Guido. Religion, Sex, Money, and Art in the World of Guido Reni. London: Yale University Press, 1997. 408pp with 32 colour and 137 monochrome illustrations. Cloth. 25.6x19.2cms. An original study of the baroque master (1575-1642), focusing on his peculiar character: deeply religious, a misogynist, reportedly virginal, neurotically fearful of witches and addicted to gambling. The author draws on psychoanalytical, feminist and gay studies to reveal the effect of the artist's personality on his style and choice of subject matter.
An original study of the baroque master (1575-1642), focusing on his peculiar character: deeply religious, a misogynist, reportedly virginal, neurotically fearful of witches and addicted to gambling. The author draws on psychoanalytical, feminist and gay studies to reveal the effect of the artist's personality on his style and choice of subject matter. Text in English
