The Central Italian Painters Of The Renaissance

By Bernard 1865-1959 Berenson and Bernard Berenson

Book Overview

""The Central Italian Painters of the Renaissance"" by Bernhard Berenson is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the art of the Italian Renaissance. Focusing on the central region of Italy, the book examines the works of some of the most important painters of the period, including Giotto, Fra Angelico, Masaccio, Botticelli, and Raphael.Berenson's expert analysis of the art of the Renaissance is informed by his deep knowledge of the period and his extensive travels throughout Italy. He provides detailed descriptions of the works of each painter, discussing their style, technique, and iconography, as well as their place in the broader context of Renaissance art.The book is organized chronologically, beginning with the early Renaissance and moving through the High Renaissance and the Mannerist period. Berenson's writing is clear and engaging, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers.""The Central Italian Painters of the Renaissance"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of the Italian Renaissance, and a testament to Berenson's enduring influence as a scholar and critic of Renaissance art.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: 1428602941
• ISBN13: 9781428602946
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"