Guido Reni (1575 ndash; 1642) was an Italian painter of high-Baroque style and popular religious works and critically acclaimed mythological scenes. He was a quintessentially classical academic but he was also one of the most elegant painters in the annals of art history. He was constantly seeking an absolute; rarefied perfection which he measured against classical Antiquity and Raphael. Because of this; over the years the Bolognese painter has been in and out of fashion; depending on the tastes of the times. He was very popular in eighteenth century; bit in the nineteenth century the violent criticism of John Ruskin broke down his reputation. However even his enemies cannot deny the exceptional technical quality of his work nor the clarity of his supremely assured and harmonious brushwork.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Bravo!!! Finally a book that breaks down the theater buiness that everyone can understand.By BruRobAn outstanding book that explains it as it is!! The Theater Business is complicated and filled with Jargon and insider knowledge. This book lifts the veil and lets you understand what goes on behind the curtain. Even for Broadway Business Professionals. the book fills in the gaps that a person might have missed on their way to working on the Great White Way. This book will soon become required reading in the classroom in all theatrical training schools. colleges and apprenticeships. Easy to understand.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. More than just the "business"By GeriWritten in an engaging style.The Business of Broadway covers all aspects of the business. from unions to budgets to the Tonys. But the book is also about the people who make the shows happen and what they "want you to know." In many ways. this book is a "lullaby to Broadway." and it will appeal to anyone interested in the Broadway theatre.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A must read for anyone involved in the business of ...By Rusty FoxA must read for anyone involved in the business of show business. Mitch Weiss knows the ropes because he has worked in the field for a long time and he translates all that knowledge into a very informative and entertaining read. This book shoould be used as a teaching tool in every theatrical business class in America.
