The Tale of Cupid and Psyche

Myth in art from antiquity to Canova

edited by Maria Grazia Bernardini

Book cover: The Tale of Cupid and Psyche

Extent: 326 pages

Publisher: L’ERMA di Bretschneider

Subjects: Art & Art History, Classical Studies

Series: Cataloghi Mostre

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(December 2012)

ISBN: 9788882657222

Price: $164.00

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Maria Grazia Bernardini, The Frieze by Perin del Vaga in Castel Sant'Angelo and the Tale of Psyche in the Art of the Renaissance
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Mario Guderzo, "An artistic enjoyment of great beauty." Cupid and Psyche by Antonio Canova
Miriam Mirolla, The Map of Cupid and Psyche in Rome. Instructions for Use
Catalogue: Section 1 - The Roots of the Myth, the Personification of Cupid and Psyche, the Sufferings of the Soul, the Divine Couple and Apuleius' Fabula.
Section 2 - The Tale of Eros and Psyche in the Art of the Renaissance
Section 3 - The Scene of the Lamp: the Irresistible Fascination of Mysterious Love
Section 4 - The Romantic Mythical Revival in the Neoclassical Age
Bibliography.

  • Edited by Maria Grazia Bernardini