Karl Kolbitz Reveals Divine Marble in Early Renaissance Painting
Author Karl Kolbitz has published a new book focusing on the depiction of marble in Early Renaissance paintings, arguing that artists used fictive marble to make the divine visible. Inspired by Georges Didi-Huberman's 1990 theory on Fra Angelico at San Marco and new imaging techniques, Kolbitz brings hidden details to the forefront. The book, titled 'Spezialinteresse: Marmor', addresses a long-neglected topic in art history.
Key facts
- Karl Kolbitz wrote a book about marble depictions in Early Renaissance paintings.
- The book is titled 'Spezialinteresse: Marmor'.
- Kolbitz argues fictive marble made the divine visible.
- Georges Didi-Huberman's 1990 theory on Fra Angelico inspired the work.
- New imaging techniques are used to reveal hidden details.
- The topic was previously only discussed marginally in art history.
- The book focuses on Early Renaissance painters.
- The source is an interview in Monopol magazine.
Entities
Artists
- Karl Kolbitz
- Georges Didi-Huberman
- Fra Angelico
Institutions
- Monopol