Giotto (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163526477)

Giotto is a book written by Harry Quilter that explores the life and works of the famous Italian painter Giotto di Bondone. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Giotto's artistic career, from his early years as an apprentice to his later achievements as a master painter.Quilter delves into Giotto's unique style and techniques, examining his use of color, perspective, and composition. The author also explores the historical and cultural context in which Giotto lived and worked, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the influences that shaped his art.Throughout the book, Quilter includes a range of images of Giotto's most famous works, including his frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and his altarpiece in the Church of Santa Croce. These images help to bring Giotto's art to life, allowing readers to appreciate the intricacy and beauty of his work.Overall, Giotto is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, providing a fascinating insight into the life and works of one of the greatest painters of the medieval period.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.

Author: Harry Quilter
ISBN-10: 1163526479
ISBN-13: 9781163526477
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 134
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d