Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-250) and index
Contents:
Introduction : the art of leisure -- Boredom and relief on Carpaccio's Studiolo door -- Pastoral fellowship and the performance of virtuosity -- Theatrical painting from Alla bulesca and Commedia dell'arte -- Ludic art and entertainment in the Venetian Portego -- Epilogue : the carnivalization of Venice
Summary:
"Examines the intersection of private art collecting, domestic social life, and recreational practices in Renaissance Venice"-- Provided by publisher