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The art of Florence, an interpretation (1918)

Powers, H. H. (Harry Huntington), 1859-1936 · New York, The Macmillan company · leaf 68

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ypifies the mediaeval altarpiece. TheMadonna is seated on a sumptuous throne centrally placed.The frame, though plain, has a pointed top (a very importantfeature). The background is perfectly flat and of figuredgold, and angels are ranged symmetrically on either side.Here are the two great… … B 49, Madonna Enthroned, with Saints and Angels.Academy, Florence. Cimabue, 1240?-1302? 50 Mornings with Masters of Art the symmetrical position of the two knees and the f^lds ofdrapery which hang between them, at the same time that theartist has placed one foot a whole step higher than theother.…

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