Author Description

This combination of narrative and illustrations spans three-plus centuries, covering the social and historical context of art in not only Florence and Rome, but also Venice and the Veneto, Asissi, Siena, Milan, Pavia, Padua, Mantua, Verona, Ferrara, Urbino, and Naples identifying the distinctive artistic styles that were shaped by the political and social institutions in each area. The 576 illustrations include 140 color plates; familiar as well as rewarding unfamiliar images are presented. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.