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Why Multiplicity? On the Production of Small Bronzes in the Italian Renaissance

At the end of the 16th century, Giambologna dominated the art of the small bronze, and his statuettes were highly prized by rulers and sophisticated collectors across Europe. In principle, the master’s models could be endlessly reproduced in bronze casts.

Join art historian Claudia Kryza-Gersch to examine how and why replication became a major characteristic of the art of the small bronze.

Research undertaken for the upcoming exhibition Renaissance and Baroque Bronzes from the Hill Collection will investigate whether multiplicity was considered a virtue.











When: Wed., Jan. 29, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Where: The Frick Collection
1 E. 70th St.
212-288-0700
Price: Free after 5:45 p.m.
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At the end of the 16th century, Giambologna dominated the art of the small bronze, and his statuettes were highly prized by rulers and sophisticated collectors across Europe. In principle, the master’s models could be endlessly reproduced in bronze casts.

Join art historian Claudia Kryza-Gersch to examine how and why replication became a major characteristic of the art of the small bronze.

Research undertaken for the upcoming exhibition Renaissance and Baroque Bronzes from the Hill Collection will investigate whether multiplicity was considered a virtue.

Buy tickets/get more info now