The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 02, December, 1857 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 02, December, 1857" by Various is a compilation of writings from the 1850s that explores the world through literature, art, and politics. At the beginning of the book there is an exploration of Renaissance art and artists, such as Masolino, Masaccio, and Fra Angelico, paying special attention to their masterpieces, including those within the Brancacci Chapel, and sharing stories, like one about Michelangelo, along with artistic and cultural context. Introducing readers to major artistic figures and places, this volume aims to inform and spark consideration about artistry.