Memling, Van Eyck, Antonello da Messina, Raphael, Holbein, Titian, Leonardo...these are the greatest names of the Renaissance, symbolizing the pinnacle of artistic achievement. All were masters of the portrait, but the genius of these artists allowed them to go beyond the limits of the genre and to inscribe the art of the portrait in the universal history of humanity. This beautiful book is the first of its kind to shed new light on some of the most familiar images in the history of art, through precise focus, spectacular reproduction in an extraordinarily large volume, and brilliant illustrations. meticulously studied.
- 70 illustrations
- English language
- Published in October 2007
- L 12.87 x W 17.16 x D 2.48 in
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- 4.0 lbs.
Memling, Van Eyck, Antonello da Messina, Raphael, Holbein, Titian, Leonardo. . . these are the greatest names of the Renaissance, symbolizing the ultimate in artistic achievement. All were masters of the portrait, but the genius of these artists allowed them to overcome the limits of the genre and inscribe the art of portraiture into the universal history of mankind. Sharply focused, spectacularly reproduced in an extraordinarily large format volume, and featuring meticulously researched illustrations, this beautiful book is the first of its kind to shed new light on some of the most familiar images in art history.
- 70 illustrations
- English language
- Released in October 2007
- W 12.87 x L 17.16 x D 2.48 in
- Hardcover with Jacket
- 4.0 lbs.
