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Tacca, Pietro (pyā`trō täk`kä), 1577–1644, Italian sculptor. A pupil of Giovanni Bologna Bologna, Giovanni, or Giambologna (jōvän`nē bōlō`nyä, jäm'bōlō`nyä) ..... Click the link for more information. , Tacca adopted the tortuous poses of mannerism mannerism, a style in art and architecture (c.1520–1600), originating in Italy as a reaction against the equilibrium of form and proportions characteristic of the High Renaissance. ..... Click the link for more information. and combined them in his bronzes with a classical naturalism. Tacca's works (e.g., the equestrian portrait of Philip IV of Spain, Madrid) form a link between mannerist and baroque sculpture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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