The art of the Italian renaissance; a handbook for students and travellers (1903)
Wölfflin, Heinrich, 1864-1945, Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918 · New York, G. P. Putnam's sons; London, W. Heinemann · leaf 186
isnecessary to compare the two figures : the one is the complement of theother, and it is due to the position of the retainer further back in thepicture that the momentary pause of Salome, a most dramatic toucli,produces its full effect. The style has betome calmer again, the line moreflowing. The… … Salume Daiuiiiy l.cf.iiv [knij, l>y Aiulrta del Sartn. Sarto, in this theme, to ha\ e avoidect the representation of violent physicalaction. The headsman brandishin:his sword is a fa\ourite tiiiure withartists who ha\e sought movement foi> its ow n sake. But Sarto e\aded theobligation. He…
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