Ambition, art, and image-making in an early Quattrocento court: the Palazzo Trinci frescoes

Abstract

"This study provides new interpretations of the little-known but fascinating Palazzo Trinci frescoes, relating them for the first time both to their physical context, and to their social, political and cultural environment. Chapters show how a humanist agenda subverted the historical and mythical associations more frequently used to promote powerful families, to point the Trinci family in new directions. It also shows how the artists involved adapted established civic, religious and chivalric imagery in support of these ideas. The book argues that the resulting decorations are highly unusual for the period, in their serious political and social purpose. Positioning the Trinci as bringers of peace, not war, the family is now associated with culture and education, and presented as willing to encourage debate about the character of the virtuous ruler and the nature of good government. This book will be of interest to scholars working in art history and Renaissance studies"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents

The Trinci : setting the scene -- The bridge : a transitional space -- The story of Ilia : foundation myth or investigation of virtue? -- The Sala dei giganti : lessons from history -- The Camera delle rose : victa activa and vita contemplativa.