Italian Religious Painting

by James Mason Hoppin

Book Overview

Italian Religious Painting is a comprehensive book by James M. Hoppin that explores the rich tradition of religious painting in Italy. The book delves into the history of Italian art and the development of religious painting, from the early Christian period to the Renaissance and beyond. It examines the works of some of the greatest Italian painters of all time, including Giotto, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio, among others.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods and styles of Italian religious painting, and each chapter is illustrated with high-quality reproductions of the paintings discussed. The text provides detailed analysis of the paintings, discussing their themes, symbolism, and techniques, as well as their historical and cultural context.Italian Religious Painting is an essential resource for anyone interested in Italian art, religious painting, or the history of Christianity. It offers a fascinating insight into the artistic and spiritual traditions of Italy, and provides a comprehensive overview of the development of religious painting in this important cultural center. Whether you are an art historian, a student of religion, or simply a lover of beautiful paintings, this book is sure to captivate and inspire you.THIS 142 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Great Epochs in Art History, by James M. Hoppin. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417915765.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: 1162911735
• ISBN13: 9781162911731
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"