A gripping, funny, joyful account of how the books you read shape your own life in surprising and profound ways.
Leonard Barkan Ordre des livres
6 octobre 1944
Leonard Barkan est un professeur émérite dont le travail fait le pont de manière unique entre les domaines de l'art, de la littérature et de l'histoire. Il explore comment les arts visuels et littéraires s'entrelacent, révélant des perspectives profondes dans les œuvres classiques et de la Renaissance. L'approche distinctive de Barkan analyse les textes et les œuvres d'art comme des entités interconnectées, illuminant l'expérience humaine et l'évolution culturelle. Son érudition s'étend des mythes anciens à la culture de la Renaissance, soulignant comment l'esthétique façonne notre compréhension du passé.
- 2022
- 2021
The Hungry Eye
Eating, Drinking, and European Culture from Rome to the Renaissance
- 328pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Exploring the intersection of food and culture, Leonard Barkan highlights the aesthetic significance of eating and drinking throughout Western history. He examines their roles in literature, art, philosophy, and religion, revealing how culinary experiences shape human sensibility. Barkan delves into the importance of food in Roman civilization, the Hebrew Bible, and the Renaissance, advocating for an interdisciplinary approach that places gastronomy at the heart of cultural and artistic analysis. This work redefines our understanding of taste as a central aspect of aesthetic experience.
- 2010
Exploring the multifaceted life of Michelangelo through his paper creations, Leonard Barkan examines the interplay of text and image, revealing both profound artistic ideas and everyday concerns. He analyzes the dynamics of layout, omission, and the balance between private and public expression, creating a nuanced portrait of the artist. This portrayal highlights the inherent tensions and conflicts that can only be understood within the context of his works on paper, offering a deeper insight into Michelangelo's creative world.
