Body of Power: The Mars by Giambologna - Hardcover

$64.80

Body of Power: The Mars by Giambologna - Hardcover

Name: Body of Power: The Mars by Giambologna - Hardcover
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SKU: 9783777446462
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by Stephan Koja (Editor)

Illuminates Giambologna's oeuvre and artistic milieu, whose creations had a lasting influence on late Renaissance art.

One of the most extraordinary male nudes from the Mannerist period, Giambologna's bronze statuette Mars (ca. 1574) is among the most impressive depictions of the god of war. It unites ancient ideals with artistic innovation. This symbol of sovereignty is masterfully realized in the powerful appearance of the statuette.

Symbolically, Giambologna's Mars stands between war and peace, destruction and renewal. Why the artist depicted the god of war not in full armor, but rather nude, is one of the exciting questions the book explores. This volume also includes works by Antonio Susini, Giovanni Francesco Susini, Pietro Tacca, and Adrian de Fries.

Author Biography

Stephan Koja has been director of the Princely Collections of Liechtenstein, Vaduz-Vienna, since 2023.

Number of Pages: 304

Dimensions: 1.01 x 10.18 x 8.58 IN

Publication Date: February 19, 2026

ISBN	9783777446462
Publisher	Hirmer Verlag GmbH
Genre	Arts
Format	Hardcover
Published	February 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	304
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print