02260cam a22003013u 4500 12307 UtSlPG 20260610133307.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Cook, Herbert Frederick, 1868-1939 Giorgione Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-05-01 Produced by Dave Morgan, Wilelmina Mallière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Giorgione" by Herbert Frederick Cook is a historical account written in the early 20th century that aims to shed light on the life and artistic contributions of Giorgio da Castelfranco, known as Giorgione, a Renaissance painter. The book endeavors to navigate the turbulent waters of conflicting biographical interpretations and artistic attributions surrounding Giorgione, who remains a somewhat enigmatic figure in art history. The opening of the book lays the groundwork by addressing the scarce factual evidence available regarding Giorgione’s life, including speculation about his birth year and place. The narrative suggests that he likely spent his life in Venice, engaging in his art while being largely removed from the chaotic political environment of his time. The author provides a glimpse into Giorgione's character, emphasizing his charm, artistic devotion, and early rise to fame, particularly through connections with influential patrons. Additionally, the beginning sets up an exploration of his major works, which are debated among critics, hinting at the complexities and disagreements in the art historical discourse over Giorgione's legacy. This early foundation prepares the reader for a detailed examination of Giorgione's life and art in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Giorgione, 1477 or 1478-1510 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12307 53725 53725