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The new edition of eminent art historian Hartt's work, first published in 1969, was scheduled before his death in 1991. It is not an extensive revision, the goal being to retain Hartt's clear and distinctive voice and his selection of works. New photographs have been substituted when works have been restored, and color-plate portfolios of Renaissance art in context and of Michelangelo's restored Sistine Ceiling have been added. Because location was such an important consideration in the design of Renaissance works of art, paintings and sculptures that are still in their original settings are indicated with a symbol in the caption. Other changes are improved indexing, identification of patrons, and somewhat tightened text. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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For survey courses in Italian Renaissance art. A broad survey of art and architecture in Italy between c. 1250 and 1600, this book approaches the works from the point of view of the artist as individual creator and as an expression of the city within which the artist was working.History of Italian Renaissance Art, Seventh Edition, brings you an updated understanding of this pivotal period as it incorporates new research and current art historical thinking, while also maintaining the integrity of the story that Frederick Hartt first told so enthusiastically many years ago. Choosing to retain Frederick Hartt's traditional framework, David Wilkins' incisive revisions keep the book fresh and up-to-date.
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