Description
Author Frederick N. Hartt
Publisher Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Format Hardcover, Fourth Revised Edition (1994), Brodart-protected
Condition
Summary
Frederick Hartt’s History of Italian Renaissance Art (Fourth Edition, Revised, 1994) remains one of the most authoritative and visually captivating overviews of Italian Renaissance creativity ever published. Rich with vivid full-color plates and scholarly insight, this hardcover edition traces the progression of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the proto-Renaissance through the High Renaissance. Hartt’s eloquent prose bridges historical analysis with deep artistic appreciation, guiding the reader through the works of masters like Giotto, Masaccio, Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched, the book places artworks in their cultural, political, and religious contexts. Ideal for students, scholars, collectors, and art lovers alike, this edition is a cornerstone volume for any serious art history library. This like-new Brodart-protected copy is highly collectible and well-suited for those who value both scholarship and presentation.