Donatello

By David Lindsay, 1st Earl Crawford

Book Overview

Donatello by Balcarres, Lord is a book that delves into the life and work of the famous Italian sculptor, Donatello. The author, Lord Balcarres, provides a comprehensive overview of Donatello's life, from his early years in Florence to his later career in Rome. The book explores Donatello's artistic style and techniques, as well as his contributions to the Renaissance movement.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Donatello's life and work. The first chapter provides an introduction to Donatello's life and career, while the second chapter explores his early years in Florence and his apprenticeship with the sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti. The third chapter looks at Donatello's work for the Medici family, including his famous statue of David.Subsequent chapters examine Donatello's later work in Rome, his collaborations with other artists, and his influence on the development of Renaissance art. The book also includes numerous illustrations of Donatello's sculptures, as well as photographs of the places where he lived and worked.Overall, Donatello by Balcarres, Lord is an informative and engaging book that provides a detailed look at the life and work of one of the greatest sculptors of the Renaissance era. Whether you are a student of art history or simply a fan of Donatello's work, this book is sure to provide valuable insights and information.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: 1162743603
• ISBN13: 9781162743608
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"