Bernardino Luini

By George Charles Williamson and Bernardino Luini

Book Overview

Bernardino Luini is a book written by George Williamson that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the Italian Renaissance painter Bernardino Luini. The book begins with an introduction to Luini's early life and career, including his apprenticeship with Leonardo da Vinci and his subsequent work in Milan and the surrounding areas. The book then goes on to explore Luini's style and influences, including his use of light and shadow, his attention to detail, and his incorporation of classical motifs and themes into his work. The book also includes a detailed analysis of some of Luini's most famous paintings, such as The Virgin and Child with St. John the Baptist and St. Sebastian, and The Adoration of the Magi. Throughout the book, Williamson provides historical context and background information to help readers better understand Luini's work and the world in which he lived. The book also includes numerous illustrations of Luini's paintings and sketches, as well as photographs of the places and people that inspired his work. Overall, Bernardino Luini is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian Renaissance art and the life and works of one of its most talented and influential painters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417970456
• ISBN13: 9781417970452
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"