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The Life And Works Of Baldassare Peruzzi Of Siena

The Life And Works Of Baldassare Peruzzi Of Siena

Kent, William Winthrop

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ISBN10: 1432516043
ISBN13: 9781432516048
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Works of Baldassare Peruzzi of Siena by William Winthrop Kent is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the Italian architect, painter, and sculptor Baldassare Peruzzi. Peruzzi was a prominent figure of the Italian Renaissance, known for his innovative architectural designs and contributions to the development of perspective in painting.The book begins with a detailed biography of Peruzzi, tracing his life from his birth in Siena in 1481 to his death in Rome in 1536. Kent explores Peruzzi's early training in Siena and his later studies in Rome, where he worked under the guidance of the great Renaissance artist Raphael.The second half of the book focuses on Peruzzi's artistic works, including his architectural designs for buildings in Rome and Siena, his paintings, and his sculptures. Kent analyzes Peruzzi's style and technique, and examines the influence of his work on later artists and architects.Through his meticulous research and insightful analysis, Kent provides readers with a deep understanding of Peruzzi's life and legacy, and sheds light on the cultural and artistic milieu of the Italian Renaissance. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of art history, architecture, and Renaissance studies, as well as anyone interested in the life and works of one of Italy's greatest artists.Architect, Painter, Engineer.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.

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