In this series accomplished authors accurately cover a range of subjects using up-to-date methodologies and impressive visual formats. This is the first book to present a broad overview of the art of the Renaissance from Northern Europe within its historical context. KEY TOPICS: It includes well known works and artists as well as a diverse selection of novel and intriguing images. It discusses issues and ideas of interest today, such as the status of women, elite vs. popular inspiration, and art as an instrument of propaganda, among others and provides comprehensive coverage of the Netherlands, Germany, and France in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Mirror of the Artist: Northern Renaissance Art in Its Historical Context (Abrams Perspectives)

Arts & Photography

Craig Harbison

History & Criticism

NY: Abrams

The "virtue," or genius, of the artist and the "magnificence" of the ruler are two defining qualities of the Renaissance. Around these concepts, Cole has built a remarkable new vision of Italian Renaissance art and culture, telling the stories of Florence, Venice, and Rome, as well as those of lesser-known cities of the time, including Naples and Milan. 113 illustrations, 96 in color.

The Virtue and Magnificence: Art of the Italian Renaissance (Abrams Perspectives)

Alison Cole

What was Venice like during the Renaissance, at the height of its power? Who lived in this most cosmopolitan of cities? How did its art differ from that of mainland Italy, and why?
Interweaving art-historical analysis of Renaissance painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts with detailed contextual discussions, Patricia Fortini Brown brings Venice alive. She explores the role of the guilds and the nobility, the influence of the church, the political rivalries with other states, the taste for symbols and metaphors -- the myriad qualities that made Venice distinct and its art unique.

Art & Life in Renaissance Venice (Abrams Perspectives)

Brown, Patricia Fortini

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The Mirror of the Artist: Northern Renaissance Art in Its Historical Context (Abrams Perspectives)

The Virtue and Magnificence: Art of the Italian Renaissance (Abrams Perspectives)

Art & Life in Renaissance Venice (Abrams Perspectives)