Renaissance Painting: From Leonardo To Dürer
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A landmark survey of Renaissance painting, Renaissance Painting: From Leonardo to Dürer presents the golden age of European art through the authoritative scholarship of Lionello Venturi, one of the twentieth century's most respected art historians. The work chronicles the dramatic transformation of Western painting from the visionary genius of Leonardo da Vinci to the meticulous mastery of Albrecht Dürer, tracing the movement's intellectual and aesthetic ambitions across Italy and Northern Europe. Venturi argues that this era represents the decisive moment when painting achieved its fullest expressive power, illuminating how Renaissance artists reconciled classical ideals with a revolutionary new humanism. Published by the prestigious Skira imprint, renowned for its exceptional colour reproductions, this volume illustrates the period's masterworks in rich detail, making it an indispensable reference for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of Western art history alike.
Author: Lionello Venturi
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Skira
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Firm and intact. No stickers or labels observed.
A landmark survey of Renaissance painting, Renaissance Painting: From Leonardo to Dürer presents the golden age of European art through the authoritative scholarship of Lionello Venturi, one of the twentieth century's most respected art historians. The work chronicles the dramatic transformation of Western painting from the visionary genius of Leonardo da Vinci to the meticulous mastery of Albrecht Dürer, tracing the movement's intellectual and aesthetic ambitions across Italy and Northern Europe. Venturi argues that this era represents the decisive moment when painting achieved its fullest expressive power, illuminating how Renaissance artists reconciled classical ideals with a revolutionary new humanism. Published by the prestigious Skira imprint, renowned for its exceptional colour reproductions, this volume illustrates the period's masterworks in rich detail, making it an indispensable reference for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of Western art history alike.