Art, Power, and Patronage in Renaissance Italy

by John T. Paoletti, Gary Radke

"Impressively erudite...richly illustrated...A sound reference for all readers."--Choice

Spanning more than three centuries, this beautiful and authoritative work brings to life the rich tapestry of Italian Renaissance society and the art works that are its enduring legacy. Fresh and broad in approach, this is the only serious book on the subject to integrate both social and art history for the whole of Italy--not just Florence, Siena, and Rome.

Art lovers and history students alike will welcome this new edition of a highly regarded work previously issued for the academic market. The art is gorgeous and the contextual discussions--of Renaissance artists in their world and of Renaissance art in Western art history--are unmatched.

600 illustrations, 210 in full color, 512 pages, 9 1/2 x 11"

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

512 pages, Hardcover

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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