23/11/2023 – Globolibri.it https://www.globolibri.it Libreria Genova libri inglesi spagnoli francesi tedeschi cinesi giapponesi piccolo principe books Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:02:58 +0000 it-IT hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://www.globolibri.it/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-LOGO-1-32x32.png 23/11/2023 – Globolibri.it https://www.globolibri.it 32 32 Strong Women in Renaissance Italy https://www.globolibri.it/negozio/libri-inglese/narrativa-in-inglese/strong-women-in-renaissance-italy-9780878468928/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:02:56 +0000 https://www.globolibri.it/?post_type=product&p=22490 The lives, works and imagery of women artists, patrons and icons in Renaissance Italy.
The story of the Renaissance in Italy is often told through the work of great male artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello and Leonardo. But what about the female half of the population? By exploring works made by, for, or about women, this book aims to reconsider a period of creative ingenuity and artistic excellence from their often-overlooked perspective. Drawing on the rich collection of paintings, ceramics, textiles, illustrated books and prints at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this publication focuses on images of feminine power, both sacred and secular, telling the stories of saints such as Mary Magdalen as examples of strength and ascetic devotion, Biblical heroines such as Judith as civic and domestic role models, and the mythical sorceress Medea as the ideal of a heroic nude.

Women also asserted their presence as artists, artisans and patrons: Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana, Artemisia Gentileschi, Vittoria Colonna, Isabella d’Este and Eleonora Gonzaga are just some of the strong women who shaped the life and art of the Italian Renaissance.

]]> The Cat that Walked by Himself and Other Cat Stories https://www.globolibri.it/negozio/libri-inglese/narrativa-in-inglese/the-cat-that-walked-by-himself-and-other-cat-stories-9780008619930/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:24:34 +0000 https://www.globolibri.it/?post_type=product&p=22432 HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. But the wildest of all the wild animals was the Cat. He walked by himself, and all places were alike to him.

Cats have long been considered creatures of mystery and magic. Worshipped as deities in some cultures, feared as harbingers of bad fortune in others, it’s little surprise that their enigmatic charm continues to capture our imaginations today. This classic collection of the most beloved cat tales includes Saki’s Tobermory, in which a straight-talking cat leaves dinner guests aghast yet entranced; a Norse fairy tale involving a spectacular feline rescue; The Dragon Tamers by E.Nesbit; and H. P. Lovecraft’s strange story The Cats of Ulthar; amongst many others to enjoy for years to come.

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