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Raphael's ostrich /

"Explores artistic depictions of the ostrich from ancient Egypt to the Renaissance works of Raphael. Traces the history of shifting interpretations given to the ostrich in scientific texts, literature, and religious writings"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: D'Elia, Una Roman, 1973- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Ostriches in art > History.
Art, Renaissance.
Painting, Renaissance.
Raphael, > 1483-1520 > Criticism and interpretation.
Raphael, > 1483-1520.
Ostriches in art.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Description
Summary:"Explores artistic depictions of the ostrich from ancient Egypt to the Renaissance works of Raphael. Traces the history of shifting interpretations given to the ostrich in scientific texts, literature, and religious writings"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xvi, 251 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 229-239) and index.
ISBN:9780271066400
0271066407