Richly illustrated, and featuring detailed descriptions of works by pivotal figures in the Italian Renaissance, this enlightening volume traces the development of art and architecture throughout the Italian peninsula in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. A smart, elegant, and jargon-free analysis of the Italian Renaissance ? what it was, what it means, and why we should study it Provides a sustained discussion of many great works of Renaissance art that will significantly enhance readers? understanding of the period Focuses on Renaissance art and architecture as it developed throughout the Italian peninsula, from Venice to Sicily Situates the Italian Renaissance in the wider context of the history of art Includes detailed interpretation of works by a host of pivotal Renaissance artists, both well and lesser known
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-13
9781118306079
eBay Product ID (ePID)
138852704
Product Key Features
Book Title
Italian Renaissance Art: Understanding Its Meaning
Author
Christiane L. Joost-Gaugier
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
236mm
Item Width
153mm
Item Weight
758g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Christiane L. Joost-Gaugier
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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