Italian Painting (Up to Leonardo and Raphael) by Tancred Borenius is part of the Discussions on Art series, providing an accessible yet scholarly exploration of the evolution of early Italian painting leading up to the High Renaissance masters Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.
The author traces the stylistic and philosophical development of Italian art from its Byzantine and Gothic roots through the innovations of artists such as Giotto, Masaccio, Fra Angelico, and Piero della Francesca.
The text discusses how the fusion of religious narrative, naturalism, and humanistic ideals shaped the Renaissance aesthetic, culminating in the balanced compositions and technical mastery of Leonardo and Raphael.
Borenius combines art historical analysis with interpretive insight, making this volume both educational and visually enriching.
Illustrated with 36 high-quality plates, including four in colour, the book offers visual context to the narrative, serving as both an introduction for students of art history and a collectible reference for enthusiasts of Renaissance art.
This 1946 revised edition of Italian Painting was produced with fine printing standards typical of post-war British art publications. Copies in good condition with intact dust jackets are relatively uncommon.
Italian Painting (Up to Leonardo and Raphael) | Discussions of Art Series
Title: Italian Painting (Up to Leonardo and Raphael) | Discussions of Art Series
Author: Tancred Borenius
Edition: First published 1945. This is the revised edition published 1946
Publication Date: 1946
Publisher: Avalon Press | Collins, London
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 26 pages plus 4 colour plates and numerous black & white plates
Dust Cover: Open tear to top of front dustjacket. Rips to edges of dustjacket.
Condition: Red boards. Some discooration to inside dustjacket from rubbing of board. Some tanning to pastedowns and end papers Otherwise, clean pages, binding tight. Coloured and B&W plates in good order.
Dimensions: 25 cm x 19 cm
ISBN: N/A
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