Art in Renaissance Italy

by John T. Paoletti

With a freshness and breadth of approach that sets the art in its context, this book explores why works were created and who commissioned the palaces, cathedrals, paintings, and sculptures. It covers Rome and Florence, Venice and the Veneto, Assisi, Siena, Milan, Pavia, Genoa, Padua, Mantua, Verona, Ferrara, Urbino, and Naples. Chapters are grouped into four chronological parts, allowing for a sustained examination of individual cities in different periods. "Contemporary Scene" boxes provide fascinating glimpses of daily life and "Contemporary Voice" boxes quote from painters and writers of the time. Innovative and scholarly, yet accessible and beautifully presented, this book is a definitive work on the Italian Renaissance.

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

576 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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