Art in Renaissance Italy

by John T. Paoletti

This combination of narrative and illustrations spans three-plus centuries, covering the social and historical context of art in not only Florence and Rome, but also Venice and the Veneto, Asissi, Siena, Milan, Pavia, Padua, Mantua, Verona, Ferrara, Urbino, and Naples identifying the distinctive artistic styles that were shaped by the political and social institutions in each area. The 576 illustrations include 140 color plates; familiar as well as rewarding unfamiliar images are presented. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Genres: Art, Art History, History, Nonfiction, Italy, Renaissance, School

480 pages, Paperback

First published December 2, 1996

Reviews

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my major textbook in Italy. I'm rereading it to refresh my memory of what I learned.

[Kamal · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very useful textbook for the history of the art of the Italian Renaissance. It does a great job of showing how the art functioned in context: religious, political, social, etc. There is a lot more to know about the art of this period than meets the eye, this book will show readers these hidden aspects of the Renaissance.

[Tyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually have the third edition.

[a duck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise and well-structured textbook on Renaissance Italian art. Could have dedicated more space to some of the courts. Rigid focus on Italy also lacks context of international trade and cultural influences.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my major textbook in Italy. I'm rereading it to refresh my memory of what I learned.

[Rhonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for college class. Good book with great photos I just wish the photos better aligned with the text in some sections

[Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Insightful and easy to follow. A well-rounded look into the artistic life of Renaissance Italy and the various artists and aristocrats who shaped the landscape at the time.

[Driver.Luk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, well illustrated and well explained content. All You need to know about Italian renaissance art.

[keereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

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