Publisher's Synopsis

Giotto by Harry Quilter is a comprehensive book that explores the life and works of the legendary Italian painter Giotto di Bondone. The book delves into Giotto's early life, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as one of the most influential artists of the late medieval period. It covers his major works, including his frescoes in the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi and his famous Scrovegni Chapel frescoes in Padua. The author provides a detailed analysis of Giotto's style, technique, and use of color, and also examines the historical and cultural context in which his works were created. The book is illustrated with numerous high-quality images of Giotto's paintings, providing readers with a visual understanding of his artistic achievements. This book is an essential resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of Italian art.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163229064
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 134
Weight: 190g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 7mm