Art And Architecture In Naples, 1266-1713: New Approaches (art History Special Issues)

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Often overshadowed by the cities of Florence and Rome in art-historical literature, this volume argues for the importance of Naples as an artistic and cultural centre, demonstrating the breadth and wealth of artistic experience within the city.Generously illustrated with some illustrations specifically commissioned for this bookQuestions the traditional definitions of 'cultural centres' which have led to the neglect of Naples as a centre of artistic importanceA significant addition to the English-language scholarship on art in Naples

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This page intentionally left blank ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN NAPLES, 1266–1713 This page intentionally left blank ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN NAPLES, 1266–1713 NEW APPROACHES EDITED BY CORDELIA WARR AND JANIS ELLIOTT This edition first published 2010 r 2010 Association of Art Historians Originally published as Volume 31, Issue 4 of Art History Blackwell Publishing was acquired by John Wiley & Sons in February 2007. Blackwell’s publishing program has been merged with Wiley’s global Scientific, Technical, and Medical business to form WileyBlackwell. Registered Office John Wiley & Sons Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ, United Kingdom Editorial Offices 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148-5020, USA 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford, OX4 2DQ, UK The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ, UK For details of our global editorial offices, for customer services, and for information about how to apply for permission to reuse the copyright material in this book please see our website at www.wiley.com/ wiley-blackwell. The right of Cordelia Warr and Janis Elliott to be identified as the authors of the editorial material in this work has been asserted in accordance with the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, except as permitted by the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, without the prior permission of the publisher. Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic books. Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. All brand names and product names used in this book are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The publisher is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold on the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Art and architecture in Naples, 1266-1713 / edited by Cordelia Warr and Janis Elliott. p. cm. Originally published as Volume 31, Issue 4 of Art History, 2008. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-4051-9861-5 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Art, Italian–Italy–Naples. 2. Naples (Italy)–Civilization. I. Warr, Cordelia. II. Elliott, Janis, 1949-N6921.N2A68 2009 709.45’731–dc22 2009038764 Set in 10/12pt SwiftEF-Regular by Macmillan India Ltd., Bangalore, India Printed in Malaysia 01 2010 CONTENTS Notes on contributors 1 Introduction: Reassessing Naples 1266–1713 Cordelia Warr and Janis Elliott vi 1 2 The north looks south: Giorgio Vasari and early moder