Biographical Catalogue Of The Principal Italian Painters: With A Table Of The Contemporary Schools Of Italy (1855)

By Maria Farquhar

Book Overview

The Biographical Catalogue Of The Principal Italian Painters: With A Table Of The Contemporary Schools Of Italy is a book written by Maria Farquhar and originally published in 1855. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the most prominent Italian painters of the time, including biographical information, details of their works, and their artistic styles.The book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides a detailed biographical account of each artist, including their birthplace, education, and notable works. This section also includes information on the artistic movements and styles that influenced each artist, as well as their contributions to the development of Italian art.The second section of the book is a table of contemporary schools of Italy, which provides an overview of the different artistic movements and styles that were prevalent in Italy during the time of the book's publication. This section is organized by region and includes information on the artists associated with each school, as well as their notable works and influences.Overall, the Biographical Catalogue Of The Principal Italian Painters is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Italian art and the artists who helped shape it. With its detailed biographical information and comprehensive overview of contemporary schools of Italy, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of Italian art during the 19th century.Designed As A Handbook To The Picture Gallery.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: 1436789192
• ISBN13: 9781436789196
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"