Ekphrasis as painting’s example

Authors

  • Ricardo Zanchetta Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2358-3150.v18i1p114-126

Keywords:

Painting, Rhetoric, Ekphrasis, Renassaince, Alberti

Abstract

Some ekphrasis, that described paintings from the greatest masters of antiquity, as Apelles and Zeuxis, have been read and painted on the 15th century. This article aims to show some relationships between painting and ekphrasis, looking into the use that Leon Battista Alberti, on his On Painting, makes of the Calumny of Apelles described by Lucian, electing this ekphrasis as a painting’s example. This ekphrasis not only shows the precepts discussed, but also impel the painter to imitate the ancient painting praise.

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Published

2014-08-02

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How to Cite

Zanchetta, R. (2014). Ekphrasis as painting’s example. Letras Clássicas, 18(1), 114-126. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2358-3150.v18i1p114-126