Background
Draper, James David was born on March 6, 1943 in Lebanon, Missouri, United States. Son of John Hilton and Hazel (Berg) Draper.
(European sculptors of the Neoclassical period often model...)
European sculptors of the Neoclassical period often modeled their works in clay before producing finished pieces in marble. These terracotta models are often more animated and revealing than the finished marbles and provide extraordinary insights into the creative process. This book offers the first comprehensive overview of Neoclassical terracotta models by European artists, featuring the works of Pajou, Houdon, and Canova, among many others. Leading scholars analyse modeling at every stage, from the brusque preliminary impulse to the highly finished statuette that is a work of art in its own right. They also comment on related issues: the model's role in the statuary of great men and in tomb sculpture; the sculptors' depictions of arcadia and the loves of the gods; the centering of activity in Rome, site of the collections of antiquities; and much more. Some 135 terracotta models are presented and reproduced, and short biographies of the artists are also included. This book is the catalogue for an exhibition that will be on view at the Musee du Louvre, Paris (September 15, 2003 to January 5, 2004); The Metropolitan Museum of Art (January 26 to April 23, 2004); and the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm (May 6 to August 29, 2004).
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(The Florentine Bertoldo di Giovanni is a pivotal figure i...)
The Florentine Bertoldo di Giovanni is a pivotal figure in the history of the early Renaissance. As a member of the Medici household, he was the disciple of Donatello and the mentor of Michelangelo. To Lorenzo de'Medici, he was part servant, part companion, as well as artist and advisor. Bertoldo was a pioneer in the creation of bronze statuettes, producing seven of the most appealing, lyrical works in the genre. In addition, he crafted reliefs that range from small medals to a monumental palace frieze, all of which present an indelibly Tuscan brand of rustic classicism. Beginning with a survey of Bertoldo's career, this book sheds light on Medici patronage and on the efforts of Renaissance artists to formulate the period's humanist values in visual terms. The book also examines the nature of the informally organizsed "academy" of young artists, including Michelangelo, who are believed to have gathered under Bertoldo's tutelage.
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(Accompanying an exhibition which moved from the Louvre to...)
Accompanying an exhibition which moved from the Louvre to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, in February 1998, this is a study of the work of the French Neo-classical sculptor, Augustin Pajou (1730-1809). His sculpture is discussed and illustrated in depth, and a detailed picture is provided of the artistic, courtly and aristocratic milieu in which he was active. This examination of the 18th-century French intellectual world concentrates on the beginnings of Neo-classicism and explores the philosophical and scientific underpinnings of the Enlightenment. The book is therefore intended not only for art historians, but also those interested in social and cultural history.
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Draper, James David was born on March 6, 1943 in Lebanon, Missouri, United States. Son of John Hilton and Hazel (Berg) Draper.
Bachelor, University Missouri, 1965. Master of Arts, New York University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1984.
Curatorial assistant, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1969; various positions, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1969-1984; department curator, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, since 1984; Henry R. Kravis curator, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, since 1995. Fellow Jean Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, California.
(Accompanying an exhibition which moved from the Louvre to...)
(European sculptors of the Neoclassical period often model...)
(The Florentine Bertoldo di Giovanni is a pivotal figure i...)
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