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War and Science images in the intarsias of Federico da Montefelo’s studiolo in Urbino

Abstract

Federico da Montefelo’s Studiolo in Urbino is one of the most interesting decorative ensembles in Quattrocento art. It incarnate the image of the Ruler of his epoch both idealistic and including features of the Duke of Urbino himself. Intarsias on the walls of Studiolo are highly important part of this ensemble. The character of intarsia art is based upon mathematical precision of composition and the technique demonstrates the highest creators’ skill. Program of decoration allows determining the ratio of components of the Duke’s image which includes military prowess and scientific study.

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Olga G. Makho
The State University of Film and Television St. Petersburg
Russian Federation


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Makho O.G. War and Science images in the intarsias of Federico da Montefelo’s studiolo in Urbino. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2015;(2):154-161. (In Russ.)

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