Giambattista Tiepolo was the last of the great Venetian decorators; the purest exponent of the Italian Rococo; and arguably the greatest painter of the 18th century. Tiepolo was equally prized as a draftsman: his powers of invention were boundless and his facility without equal. His enormous output of frescoes and altarpieces was partly due to his practice (like Rubens before him) of painting small modelli which; when approved by the client; could be carried out by his skilled assistants under his own supervision. Scores of these modelli and sketches survive; together with hundreds of drawings. He painted very few portraits. He also etched many plates; and; with Marco Ricci; was one of the founders of the great school of 18-century Venetian etchers.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Needed HistoryBy DwightGreat supplemental information for worship. Well done and documented adding to the church its history. It will serve a church well who is losing its roots and identity.15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. A minister looks for stories for Christmas EveBy A CustomerI ordered three books: Christmas Songs in America; Joy to the World! and Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas. Of the three Joy to the World! had the shortest descriptions and therefore was the least helpful to me. However; it did include eight songs not found in Stories behind the Best-Loved Songs.13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Very brief.By tvtv3I was a little disappointed by this book. The subtitle says "The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols". However; these tales are so short they really arent stories and are mere ancedotes. There are a few interesting facts one can learn; but for the most part this book is a let down because it doesnt live up to its title.
