Historical Handbook Of Italian Sculpture (1882)

By Charles C. Perkins

Book Overview

The Historical Handbook of Italian Sculpture is a comprehensive guide to the art and history of Italian sculpture. Written by Charles Callahan Perkins and originally published in 1882, this book provides a detailed account of the major sculptors and their works in Italy from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The book includes biographies of famous sculptors such as Michelangelo, Donatello, and Bernini, and features detailed descriptions of their most famous works. The author also provides a historical context for the development of Italian sculpture, discussing the political and cultural influences that shaped the art form. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs of sculptures, as well as reproductions of drawings and sketches. This is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of Italian sculpture and the development of art in Italy.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: 1164670867
• ISBN13: 9781164670865
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"