The Thames and Hudson Encyclopedia of the Italian Renaissance (World of Art)

Whether you are an art lover who wants to check facts and discover the background to the masterpieces of painting and sculpture; a student who needs a guide to the complicated maze of Italian... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500201919
• Release Date: February 1985
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.2" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

The Essential Guide To The Italian Renaissance!

Back in my days as an Art History major, I realized early on that you really DID need to know about the history and the culture that gave birth to the art of the Italian Renaissance. Often, after a lecture, I would race home to try and find out more about a particular painter or family that supported an artist. This book gave me PLENTY of much need information. I got to know who the major players were, had artistic terms clarified, and got neat biographical information about everyone from Clement VI to Palladio. This delightful book also covered music, diplomacy, the role of the church, and literature. It also has hundreds of illustrations. Of special note was the section concerning the status of women. With over 750 entries, it is perfect for the student and the scholar.