Giovanni Della Robbia

By Allan Marquand

Book Overview

Giovanni Della Robbia is a book written by Allan Marquand and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Giovanni Della Robbia, an Italian Renaissance sculptor and ceramist who was a member of the famous Della Robbia family of artists. The book begins with an introduction to the Della Robbia family and their contributions to the art world. It then delves into the life of Giovanni Della Robbia, including his birth, education, and early career. The book also discusses his artistic style and the techniques he used to create his sculptures and ceramics.Throughout the book, Marquand provides detailed descriptions of many of Giovanni Della Robbia's most famous works, including his altarpieces, reliefs, and decorative ceramics. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations of these works, allowing readers to fully appreciate their beauty and craftsmanship.Overall, Giovanni Della Robbia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Italian Renaissance art and the works of one of its most talented artists.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436858879
• ISBN13: 9781436858878
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"