Gillgren (art history, Stockholm U., Sweden) brings forward the Urbino painter Federico Barocci (1535-1612), who is less widely known than he should be outside of the scholars and connoisseurs
who admire his "site-specific character and fascinating blend of integrity and intimacy towards viewers...." The author continues in his preface to state that although the study will contribute
to appreciation of the artist, he conceived his investigation as a study of "how works of art relate to viewing--not about individual artists or spectators." He looks at aesthetic communication
in the Early Modern period, clarifies and differentiates aesthetic principles though an examination of Barocci's art, and presents a catalogue of work. The book is abundantly illustrated mostly
with b&w plates, although a few are in color. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
