The Art of the Italian Renaissance: From the Samuel H. Kress Collection - Hardcover

by William E. Suida (Author), Katherine Bayard Heyward (Foreword by)

The Art Of The Italian Renaissance: From The Samuel H. Kress Collection is a comprehensive book that explores the iconic art of the Italian Renaissance era. The author, William E. Suida, delves into the art collection of Samuel H. Kress, a prominent art collector who amassed a large collection of Italian Renaissance art. This book features stunning images of the artwork, along with detailed descriptions and analysis of each piece. Suida provides a historical context for the art, discussing the cultural and social influences that shaped the Renaissance period. The book covers a wide range of art forms, including painting, sculpture, and architecture. It also includes biographical information about the artists and their techniques. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of the Italian Renaissance, and it provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important periods in art history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.