1959 Painting in Italy: From the Origins to the Thirteenth Century
A beautifully produced Skira volume from the Painting · Colour · History series, surveying the development of Italian painting from its earliest origins through the thirteenth century. With essays by Amedeo Maiuri, Lionello Venturi, Bianca Maiuri, and Eugenio Battisti, this edition offers both scholarly analysis and richly illustrated visual documentation. The book traces the evolution of medieval Italian painting—covering early Christian influences, Byzantine traditions, regional schools, and the transition toward naturalism in the late Middle Ages.
Pages: 199
Plates: 99 color plates
Dimensions: 11.5 x 9 x 1.5 in
Format: Leather hardcover with dust jacket
Condition: Some wear and tear on dust jacket as shown, hardcover and pages in very good condition.
A significant and collectible volume for students, scholars, and collectors of Italian art history.
