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The Painters Of Florence: From The Thirteenth To The Sixteenth Century

The Painters Of Florence: From The Thirteenth To The Sixteenth Century

Cartwright, Julia

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Art HistoryAmerican Art - GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116329585X
ISBN13: 9781163295854
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Painters of Florence: From the Thirteenth to the Sixteenth Century is a comprehensive book written by Julia Cartwright, which explores the art and artists of Florence during the period from the 13th to the 16th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period in the history of Florence's art scene. The book begins by providing an introduction to the city of Florence, its history, and its artistic traditions. It then moves on to discuss the early painters of Florence, including Cimabue, Giotto, and Duccio, who were instrumental in the development of the Italian Renaissance. The subsequent chapters of the book delve into the works of some of the most famous painters of the 15th and 16th centuries, including Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. The book also examines the impact of the Medici family on the art of Florence, and how their patronage helped to shape the city's artistic identity. Throughout the book, Cartwright provides detailed descriptions of the paintings and techniques used by each artist, as well as the historical context in which they were created. The book is illustrated with numerous full-color reproductions of some of the most famous works of art from the period, providing readers with a visual guide to the art of Florence. Overall, The Painters of Florence: From the Thirteenth to the Sixteenth Century is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Italian art, and provides a fascinating insight into the artistic traditions of one of Europe's most important cultural centers.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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