This volume explores the images of Alexander the Great from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, how they came about, and why they were so popular.
In contrast to the numerous studies on the historical and legendary figure of Alexander, surprisingly few studies have examined, in one volume, the visual representation of the Macedonian king in frescoes, oil paintings, engravings, manuscripts, medals, sculpture, and tapestries during the Renaissance.
The book covers a broad geographical area and includes transalpine perspectives. Ingrid Alexander-Skipnes examines the role that humanists played in disseminating the stories about Alexander and explores why Alexander was so popular during the Renaissance. Alexander-Skipnes offers cultural, political, and social perspectives on the Macedonian king and shows how Renaissance artists and patrons viewed Alexander the Great.
The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, Renaissance studies, ancient Greek history, and classics.
| ISBN: | 9781032324951 |
| Publication date: | 26th December 2025 |
| Author: | Ingrid AlexanderSkipnes |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 194 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Research in Art History |
| Genres: |
History of art Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Historiography Ancient history Ancient, classical and medieval texts The arts: general topics History and Archaeology |
This volume explores the images of Alexander the Great from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, how they came about, and why they were so popular.In contrast to the numerous studies on the historical and legendary figure of Alexander, surprisingly few studies have examined, in one volume, the visual representation of the Macedonian king in frescoes, oil paintings, engravings, manuscripts, medals, sculpture, and tapestries during the Renaissance. The book covers a broad geographical area and includes transalpine perspectives.
Alexander the Great in Renaissance Art features in the following genres: History of art, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Historiography, Ancient history, Ancient, classical and medieval texts, The arts: general topics, History and Archaeology
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Alexander the Great in Renaissance Art was written by Ingrid AlexanderSkipnes and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Alexander the Great in Renaissance Art has 194 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Research in Art History series
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