Metaphysics of cloth : Leonardo's draperies at the Louvre

Author

Kuryluk, Ewa

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Arts magazine. 1990, Num. 9, Vol. 64, 80-82, 4 ill. (2 col.)

ISSN

0004-4059

Abstract (en)

Comments on Leonardo's drapery studies, 15 of which were recently shown at the Louvre, Paris (8 Dec 1989-16 Feb 1990). Notes their evocative sensuality, akin to the drapery on ancient Greek statues, and their relation to the Christian tradition of cloth/clothing symbolism.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing -- Italy
• Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519
• Drawing
• Italy
• 1400-1500
• Drapery
• Christian iconography
• Symbolism
• Textiles
• Costume
• Ancient [art]
• Sculpture
• Exhibitions
• Musée national du Louvre||Paris (FRA)
• Representation

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin -- Italie
• Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519
• Dessin
• Italie
• 1400-1500
• Draperie
• Iconographie chrétienne
• Symbolisme
• Textiles
• Costume
• Antique (art)
• Sculpture
• Exposition
• Musée national du Louvre||Paris (FRA)
• Représentation

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920401-00423584

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