This book chronicles the history of painting, from the early cave art of Egypt to the flourishing of the Renaissance. The author traces the development of painting as it progressed from a symbolic, hieroglyphic artform to an expressive and representational one. The book discusses the major innovative periods from ancient Greek painting to the rebirth of painting in Italy and the work of masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. It also delves into the influence of religion and government on the development of art. The book offers insights into the changing styles and techniques of painting over time, as well as the role of patronage and the complex relationship between artist and society.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of painting, from the early cave art of Egypt to the flourishing of the Renaissance. The author traces the development of painting as it progressed from a symbolic, hieroglyphic artform to an expressive and representational one. The book discusses the major innovative periods from ancient Greek painting to the rebirth of painting in Italy and the work of masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. It also delves into the influence of religion and government on the development of art. The book offers insights into the changing styles and techniques of painting over time, as well as the role of patronage and the complex relationship between artist and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334039508_0
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