Publisher's Synopsis
Lanzi's Luminaries of Painting is a comprehensive guide to the history of Italian painting, written by the Italian art historian and critic, Luigi Lanzi. This edition, published in 1848, has been translated and edited by George William David Evans. The book covers the period from the early Renaissance to the end of the 18th century, and includes biographies of over 200 Italian painters, from the most famous, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, to lesser-known artists. The volume is organized chronologically, with each chapter devoted to a particular period or style of painting. The book provides detailed descriptions of each artist's life and work, as well as critical analysis of their style and technique. It also includes numerous illustrations of the artists' works, making it a valuable resource for art historians, students, and enthusiasts alike. Overall, Lanzi's Luminaries of Painting is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to Italian painting, and an important contribution to the study of 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.
