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The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 6 (of 6) From the Period of the Revival of the Fine Arts to the End of the Eighteenth Century (6 volumes)

By Luigi Lanzi

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the artistic evolution of Italy as it catalogs painters and their places in the sweeping arc of the Italian art world.

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2012-12-01
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"The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 6 (of 6)" by Luigi Lanzi, offers a deep look into Italian painting from the Renaissance to the late 1700s. It unfolds as a record of art movements and the artists that shaped them. The final volume starts with indexes that systematically organize information about the artists, which includes their birthdates, death dates, and essential writings about art history. The book emphasizes the profound impact and rich past of Italian art over hundreds of years.

About the Author

Luigi Antonio Lanzi was an Italian Jesuit priest, known for his writings as an art historian and archaeologist. When he died he was buried in the church of the Santa Croce at Florence by the side of Michelangelo.

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