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Important portraits and landscape representations of Venetian art techniques during the Renaissance. In Venice during th......more

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The fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Ottoman armies led by Mehmed II marked a momentous event that had far-reaching......more

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GIORGIONE By Herbert Cook Giorgione (Giorgio Barbarelli or Giorgio del Castelfranco, 1475-1510) is one of the great Ital......more

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This book catalogs the exhibitions of the works of the German Renaissance artists Hans Sebald Beham and Barthel Beham. T......more

Step back in time and explore the art scene of England during the Elizabethan and Stuart periods. Discover the inspirati......more

This volume examines the works of Benedetto and Santi Buglioni, two of the most important sculptors of the Renaissance. ......more

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This seminal work explores the relationship between humanism and art during the Italian Renaissance, offering detailed a......more

Giorgio Vasari’s classic work on the lives of Renaissance artists remains a valuable reference for art historians and en......more

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This comprehensive study of Florentine Sculptors of the Renaissance provides a detailed insight into the art and artists......more

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The St. Anne of Leonardo da Vinci read to the Roy. Soc. of Lit. is an illuminating scholarly work on Leonardo da Vinci’s......more

A comprehensive study of Michelangelo’s art, based on the collections of the British Museum. The book includes reproduct......more

This comprehensive study of the early work of the Renaissance master Raphael offers a detailed analysis of his formative......more

This is a comprehensive examination of the life and works of Giorgio Giulio Clovio, an Italian miniaturist of the 16th c......more

This scholarly work provides a comprehensive analysis of the early Portuguese school of painting, a branch of art histor......more

This art book explores the early Florentine painters of the 15th century, with a focus on the works of Fra Angelico. Wit......more

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This book explores and celebrates the works of a group of painters who defined the Ferrarese style during the Renaissanc......more

This book is a comprehensive study of the later works of the great artist Titian, including his landscapes, mythological......more

Published in 1930, Portrait Medals of Italian Artists of the Renaissance is a collection of essays and illustrations on ......more

This beautifully illustrated book offers a fascinating glimpse into the art and architecture of one of Italy’s most icon......more

This illuminating and erudite study of the Chandos Portrait of Shakespeare offers new insights into the life and works o......more

The art of heraldry--the design and symbolism of coats of arms--has a rich history dating back to medieval Europe. In th......more

Originally published in the 16th century, this landmark work on Renaissance art history is a must-read for scholars and ......more

Explore the vibrant art scene of Italy during a time of great social and political change with this comprehensive histor......more

First published in 1550, this classic work remains one of the most important sources of information about Italian Renais......more

Take a journey through the history of Italian painting with this fascinating memoir. Covering the period from Cimabue to......more

Explore the magical city of Venice through the ages with this beautifully illustrated book. From its early history throu......more

Symbola et Emblemata Centuriae Quatuor is a beautiful collection of illustrations of plants, animals, and fish, accompan......more

This book catalogs the exhibitions of the works of the German Renaissance artists Hans Sebald Beham and Barthel Beham. T......more

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A stunning visual reinterpretation of the biblical story of Adam and Eve’s fall from grace. Altdorfer’s engravings are b......more

Originally published in 1913, this monograph explores the history and significance of the Madonna von Solothurn, a 16th-......more

This monograph examines the various Madonnas painted by Raphael and places them within the broader context of Renaissanc......more

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From the works of Botticelli to Leonardo da Vinci, this lavishly illustrated volume provides an in-depth look at one of ......more

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This book explores the influence of Oriental ceramics on Italian Renaissance pottery. The book highlights several exampl......more

A comprehensive and authoritative overview of Italian painting during the Renaissance period, with a focus on the art of......more

This beautiful volume brings together the finest works of the legendary Italian artist Raffael, offering readers a stunn......more

A lyrical meditation on the history and architecture of Venice, and the intertwined relationship between the city and th......more

Written by a leading art critic and historian, this insightful guide provides a detailed analysis of the paintings house......more

This classic study of Italian art in the 15th and 16th centuries remains a valuable resource for students of art history......more

First published in 1864, this landmark history of Italian painting remains a classic of art scholarship. Joseph Archer C......more

This book offers a detailed discussion about the art of painting from the perspective of the Italian Renaissance. It del......more

A stunning visual reinterpretation of the biblical story of Adam and Eve’s fall from grace. Altdorfer’s engravings are b......more

Originally published in 1913, this monograph explores the history and significance of the Madonna von Solothurn, a 16th-......more

This book is a comprehensive study that explores the significance of the Madonna as a religious icon in art throughout h......more

This beautiful volume brings together the finest works of the legendary Italian artist Raffael, offering readers a stunn......more

Explore the rich history of Italian painting with this fascinating work by Luigi Lanzi. Covering the schools of Bologna,......more

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