The Lure of Italy: Artists' Views

by Julian Brooks

For centuries Italy has fascinated travelers and artists. From the crumbling ruins of ancient Rome to the crystal-clear light of Venice, artists have found inspiration not only in the cities but also in the countryside and in the deep history and culture. From as early as the 1500s, artists visiting from France, England, the Netherlands, and Germany drew sketches to preserve vivid memories, often creating work of extraordinary atmosphere and beauty...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160606519X
• ISBN13: 9781606065198
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.9" x 7.5"