Italian Painting
Download or Read eBook Italian Painting PDF written by Keith Christiansen and published by Trident. This book was released on 1992 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Keith Christiansen |
| Publisher | : Trident |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0883639718 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780883639719 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Italian Painting by : Keith Christiansen
Book excerpt: This volume presents Italian painting through specific themes, as well as by chronological and regional achievement. With approximately 300 colourplates, this large-format book contains devotional images, portraits, landscapes, allegorical paintings, genre scenes, still life arranements, and abstract compositions. Keith Christiansen is Curator of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. His introduction and twenty eight essays set out in history of Italian Painting and its lasting impact. His thoughtful presentation not only instructs but also delights the reader with anecdotal details and innovative visual connections.
