Comprises papers delivered at two symposia held in the spring and autumn of 1994 in conjunction with the exhibition "The Currency of Fame: Portrait Medals of the Renaissance." Scholars from
disciplines including art history, literature, numismatics, and archival research offer new perspectives and describe new methods of interpretation in the field. After an introduction on
origins of the Renaissance medal, essays explore areas such as early manifestation of the portrait medal in Germany, the use of the impresa on 15th-century Italian medals, and the kinds of
images chosen by early Renaissance princes to illustrate the bases of their power. Includes b&w photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
