The Neapolitan Crèche at the Art Institute of Chicago

The Neapolitan Crèche at the Art Institute of Chicago

The 18th-century Neapolitan crÃ¨che at the Art Institute of Chicago, which contains over 200 figures arranged in a panorama of street life, represents the pinnacle of a rich artistic heritage. This luxurious catalogue is the first to study the crÃ¨che in the context of art and music history. Essays explore the Neapolitan crÃ¨che tradition and examine the design of Chicagoâ€™s example with reference to other important crÃ¨ches in Europe and the United States. Entries on individual figures identify the characters and types they represent, as well as their social and historical meaning and religious significance. Other entries address groups of figures, animals, and cultural themes present in the crÃ¨che. Together the essays and entries highlight the astonishing realism and potent symbolism of these figures, which range from heavenly angels and the Holy Family around the manger to street vendors and revelers feasting, drinking, and dancing in a tavern.
Country USA
Brand Art Institute of Chicago
Manufacturer Art Institute of Chicago
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2016-11-29
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780300222357

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