Italian Painting

Italian Painting
Author: Keith Christiansen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1992
Genre: Art
ISBN:

This volume presents Italian painting through specific themes, as well as by chronological and regional achievement. With approximately 300 colourplates, this large-format book contains devotional images, portraits, landscapes, allegorical paintings, genre scenes, still life arranements, and abstract compositions. Keith Christiansen is Curator of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. His introduction and twenty eight essays set out in history of Italian Painting and its lasting impact. His thoughtful presentation not only instructs but also delights the reader with anecdotal details and innovative visual connections. -- http://www.ebay.com.

Painting for Profit

Painting for Profit
Author: Richard E. Spear
Publisher:
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2010
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Rome: setting the stage / Richard E. Spear -- Naples / Christopher R. Marshall -- Bologna / Raffaella Morselli -- Florence / Elena Fumagalli -- Venice / Philip Sohm -- Five industrious cities / Renata Ago -- The painting industry in early modern Italy / Richard A. Goldthwaite.

Knights Of Art Stories Of The Italian Painters

Knights Of Art Stories Of The Italian Painters
Author: Amy Steedman
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2023-11-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9359322083

"Knights of Art" is an enthralling work written by Amy Steedman, a British writer well-known for her contributions to children's literature. Some stories are violent and strange, while others creep up on you and slowly suck you in. This edition of "Knights of Art" is both modern and legible, with an eye-catching new cover and a beautifully typeset book. The realm of art and well-known Italian Renaissance painters are introduced to young readers in this book. Steedman's storytelling ability shows through throughout, as she crafts enthralling stories about the lives and artistic exploits of renowned luminaries such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, and others. With captivating storytelling and vivid descriptions, she transports readers to the colorful and creative landscape of Renaissance Italy. "Knights of Art" is more than a collection of biographies; it demonstrates Steedman's commitment to making art history accessible and inspiring to young people. Her story immerses readers in the art, society, and historical backdrop of this pivotal era, prompting them to appreciate the beauty and value of these works.