CESARE RIPA

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 1/1/1555     Death: 1/22/1622

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Cesare Ripa was an Italian Renaissance scholar and iconographer.

NOTABLE WORK

Iconologia

WHY THEY MATTER

Cesare Ripa was intellectually unique for his pioneering work in the field of iconography, particularly his development of a comprehensive system for interpreting symbols and allegorical representations. His work became a standard reference for artists and scholars, influencing the visual arts and the understanding of symbolism for centuries to come.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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