Agnolo Gaddi: Issues of Patronage and Narrative in the Selection of the True Cross Cycle at Santa Croce, Florence

Agnolo Gaddis Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle in the sanctuary of Santa Croce, Florence, represents an unusual artistic program. Initiated by the Franciscans around 1388, Gaddis is the earliest monumental True Cross program; it set the standard for similar works into the sixteenth century. The...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barhorst, Tracey Hirstius
Other Authors: Mauck, Marchita
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2011
Subjects:
Art
Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-11072011-222002/