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This is D. V. Thompson's definitive English translation of Il Libro dell'Arte, an intriguing guide to methods of painting, written in fifteenth-century Florence. Embodying the secrets and techniques of the great masters, it served as an art student's introduction to... Read Full Overview

This book, a new translation (with introduction and notes) of Il Libro dell'Arte, marks a great step forward in our understanding of Cennino Cennini - his life and times - and the materials and techniques employed by artists in fourteenth century Italy. Over eighty years... Read Full Overview

"Obviously of great merit." - Art Material Trade News. Fifteenth-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals secrets and techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of the Middle... Read Full Overview

This famous medieval treatise on painting was written in the 14th century by Tuscan artist Cennino Cennini. Covering topics such as the qualities of various pigments, the preparation of surfaces, and the principles of composition, this book offers invaluable insights into... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

""The Book of the Art of Cennino Cennini"" is a practical guide to painting in the style of the Quattrocento period, written by the Italian artist Cennino Cennini in the 14th century. This particular edition, published in 1899, is translated into English by Christiana Jane Herringham... Read Full Overview

A Treatise on Painting is a comprehensive guide to the art of painting, written by Cennino Cennini in 1844. The book covers a wide range of topics related to painting, including materials, techniques, and the principles of composition. Cennini draws on his own experience as a... Read Full Overview

Originally written in the 14th century, this treatise on painting is still valued today for its insights into the techniques of quattrocento artists. This edition includes a translation from the Italian into English, as well as annotations and illustrations to guide the modern... Read Full Overview

Un viaggio nel cuore dell'arte medievale attende il lettore con "Il Libro dell'Arte o Trattato della Pittura" di Cennino Cennini. Questo trattato, scritto nel XIV secolo, offre una finestra unica sulle tecniche e i segreti dei maestri pittori del Rinascimento. Ambientato in un'epoca... Read Full Overview

Traduit de l'italien (XIVe s.) par Victor Mottez (1858). Lettre-pr face d'Auguste Renoir. Cennino Cennini (v. 1360-v.1440), peintre gothique tardif, a crit en langue vulgaire ce trait qui voque les ressources et techniques des ateliers de son temps. Fac-simil de la r... Read Full Overview

Step into the luminous world of early Renaissance Italy, where artistry was both science and devotion. The Book of the Art of Cennino Cennini, translated by Christiana J. Herringham, opens the door to the secretive studios of quattrocento masters. Here, every brushstroke and... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview