painting, renaissance

Explains some basic techniques of Da Vinci by analyzing several of his better-known paintings.

Describes the arduous training and difficult day-to-day working lives of painters in Florence during the Renaissance and discusses how their changing approach to the art they created elevated their standing and influence in Florentine society.

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to Renaissance art including religious paintings, walls and ceilings, portraits, and the human body.

A biography of the Italian painter Raphael. Includes pictures of some of his works.

Explores such art topics as style, composition, color, and subject matter as they relate to twelve works by Raphael.

Describes the life of the Italian Renaissance artist and examines some of his paintings and sculptures.