painting, renaissance

Presents the artist's paintings, critical comments, and a chronological survey of his life and work.

An illustrated analysis of Spain's golden age that discusses the relationships between Spanish art and Spain's political and socio-economic movements from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries.

A selection of paintings with commentaries tell the Christmas story.

Presents clues to recognizing the artist's work and identifying his paintings. Color, line, shape, composition, subject matter, and brushwork are revealed through reproductions of his paintings.

As an apprentice in his uncle's studio, Antonio learns that creating beautiful frescoes for a Florentine chapel demands tedious chores, long hours, and unending patience.

Presents an introduction to the concept of perspective in art, including information on the paintings of the Renaissance, in simple text with illustrations.

A brief biography of Raphael accompanies color reproductions and critical interpretations of many of his works.

A brief biography of the German painter and printmaker accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.