The Dawn Of Italian Painting: 1250-1400
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A landmark work in the study of medieval art history, The Dawn of Italian Painting: 1250–1400 chronicles the transformative century and a half that laid the foundations for the Italian Renaissance. Alastair Smart presents a rigorous and authoritative survey of the period, tracing the shift from the flat, stylised conventions of Byzantine art toward a new naturalism pioneered by masters such as Cimabue, Duccio, and Giotto. With scholarly precision, the text details the major artistic centres of the era — Florence, Siena, and Rome — illuminating how regional schools developed distinct yet interrelated visual languages. Smart argues persuasively that this transitional age was not merely a prelude to later greatness, but a period of profound artistic achievement in its own right. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, it remains an essential reference for students and enthusiasts of Italian and European art history alike.
Author: Alastair Smart
Format: Paperback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A . Page Condition: Good, white and clean. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and in good condition. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in the study of medieval art history, The Dawn of Italian Painting: 1250–1400 chronicles the transformative century and a half that laid the foundations for the Italian Renaissance. Alastair Smart presents a rigorous and authoritative survey of the period, tracing the shift from the flat, stylised conventions of Byzantine art toward a new naturalism pioneered by masters such as Cimabue, Duccio, and Giotto. With scholarly precision, the text details the major artistic centres of the era — Florence, Siena, and Rome — illuminating how regional schools developed distinct yet interrelated visual languages. Smart argues persuasively that this transitional age was not merely a prelude to later greatness, but a period of profound artistic achievement in its own right. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, it remains an essential reference for students and enthusiasts of Italian and European art history alike.