Gail Tanzer

Duccio and the Maesta Gail Tanzer

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-212).; Journey to a famous Tuscan city and engage yourself with its foremost piece of art and the drama surrounding its complex creator--Cover. Biographical Note: Gail Tanzer obtained a Master of Arts degree in social work from the University of Chicago, and for thirty years honed her skills in understanding and helping people. In mid-life, she returned to school to pursue her interests in art history and then writing. She has taught art history at two universities. She is writing a series of historical fiction novels about great artists. Her capacity to understand human behavior leads to rich character studies, and her willingness to travel and research the artists makes for fascinating reading. Duccio and the Maesta is the first book in her series."Publisher Marketing: Journey to the hilltop Tuscan city of Siena and absorb yourself in the beauty, obsession, love and adversity experienced by Duccio di Buoninsegna all on account of his acclaimed altarpiece, the Maesta. In this historical fiction novel, two powerful men try to destroy Duccio's reputation and denigrate his Maesta. Duccio's young female apprentice who disguises herself as a male is the ideal ploy for attack by these enemies. But Duccio cannot let her go. How this drama plays out for Duccio in his final years leaves the reader rooting for this great artist and family man. Regardless of the outcome, his contributions to the world of art are what last." Contributor Bio:  Tanzer, Gail Gail Tanzer obtained a Master of Arts degree in social work from the University of Chicago, and for thirty years honed her skills in understanding and helping people. In mid-life, she returned to school to pursue her interests in art history and then writing. She has taught art history at two universities. She is writing a series of historical fiction novels about great artists. Her capacity to understand human behavior leads to rich character studies, and her willingness to travel and research the artists makes for fascinating reading. Duccio and the Maesta is the first book in her series.