Gabriele Paleotti
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About the Author
Gabriele Paleotti was an Italian cardinal, archbishop, and influential voice of the Counter-Reformation whose writings helped shape Catholic thought on art, devotion, and public religious life. Known for his learned yet practical approach, Paleotti addressed the relationship between sacred imagery, doctrine, and the responsibilities of artists and viewers. His most significant contribution is Discourse on Sacred and Profane Images (Texts & Documents), a major early modern examination of religious representation. Paleotti’s work remains valuable to scholars of Renaissance culture, church history, visual studies, and the intellectual history of Catholic reform.
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