Florence : The Paintings and Frescoes, 1250-1743 by Ross King and Anja Grebe (2015, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRunning Press
ISBN-101631910019
ISBN-139781631910012
eBay Product ID (ePID)209728026
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Book TitleFlorence : the Paintings and Frescoes, 1250-1743
Number of Pages696 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicEurope / Italy, History / Renaissance
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Travel
AuthorRoss King, Anja Grebe
FormatHardcover
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Item Height2.3 in
Item Weight145.4 Oz
Item Length11.1 in
Item Width11.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-026785
Reviews...an art lover's dream come true--a collection of nearly 2,000 images that includes every painting and fresco on display in the Uffizi, the Galleria Palatina of the Pitti Palace, the Accademia and the Duomo, and works from 28 additional museums and churches. Arranged chronologically, the masterpieces are accompanied by seven comprehensive essays by art historian Ross King, as well as shorter discussions by art history professor Anja Grebe of the University of Freiburg in Germany. It's fascinating to see these treasures of the Western world collected in one volume, with page after page of magnificence, including the works of Uccello, da Vinci, Correggio, Titian, Michelangelo and more. You won't have a better tour unless you visit the city itself--and even then, reading this book first would be worthwhile. -- Alice Cary, BookPage, "For 800 years Florence, Italy, has been a sacred city whose very walls breathe beauty. In vivid essays and more than 2,000 lush images, this glorious book covers the great collections of the Uffizi, the Pitti Palace, the Accademia and the Duomo, plus key works in 28 of the city's additional museums and churches. The lively text explains Florentine politics, patronage, street life, banking, international trade and the effect of its wars, plagues and religious squabbles. Fascinating."-- Star Tribune, The paintings and frescoes of the birthplace of the Renaissance get a lavish, full-color treatment in this new book from Canadian historian and novelist Ross King, whose previous work includes "Brunelleschi's Dome: The Story of the Great Cathedral in Florence."...If you're looking for a gorgeous coffee-table book, this one is hard to beat."-- Austin American-Statesman, ...an art lover's dream come true--a collection of nearly 2,000 images that includes every painting and fresco on display in the Uffizi, the Galleria Palatina of the Pitti Palace, the Accademia and the Duomo, and works from 28 additional museums and churches. Arranged chronologically, the masterpieces are accompanied by seven comprehensive essays by art historian Ross King, as well as shorter discussions by art history professor Anja Grebe of the University of Freiburg in Germany. It's fascinating to see these treasures of the Western world collected in one volume, with page after page of magnificence, including the works of Uccello, da Vinci, Correggio, Titian, Michelangelo and more. You won't have a better tour unless you visit the city itself--and even then, reading this book first would be worthwhile. -- BookPage, "You needn't travel to Florence to tour the masterpieces created by some of the world's greatest artists. "Florence: The Paintings & Frescoes: 1250 to 1743" by Ross King and Anja Grebe brings more than 2,000 images of them to you, along with a comprehensive guide"-- The Sacramento Bee
SynopsisNew York Times bestseller A magnificent, never-before-published collection of every painting and fresco on display in the Uffizi, the Galleria Palatina of the Pitti Palace, the Accademia, and the Duomo, and more -- nearly 2,000 works of art -- all presented in a beautiful slipcased package. This stunning book provides a comprehensive look at the masterpieces housed in the Renaissance art capital of the world including the art of Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Ghirlandaio, Correggio, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Titian, Rembrandt, van Dyck, El Greco, and hundreds more. Ross King, bestselling author of Brunelleschi's Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceilin g, explores the history of art in Florence through seven introductory essays connecting the paintings, politics, the every day life of Florentines and how they influenced each other. Art historian Anja Grebe (author of The Louvre and The Vatican ), highlights two hundred and fifty of the most iconic and significant paintings and frescoes around the historic city. This stunning showcase of the art capital of the world also includes two removable posters of Florence -- one from the Renaissance and one from the present day. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Calibri}, Every painted work that is on display in the Uffizi Gallery, The Pitti Palace, the Accademia, and the Duomo is included in the book, plus many or most of the works from 28 of the city's other magnificent museums and churches. The research and text are by Ross King (best-selling author), Anja Grebe (author or The Louvre and The Vatican ), Cristina Acidini (former Superintendent of the public museums of Florence) and Msgr. Timothy Verdon (Director of the artworks for the Archdiocese of Florence)., A magnificent, never-before-published collection of every painting and fresco on display in the Uffizi, the Galleria Palatina of the Pitti Palace, the Accademia, and the Duomo, and more -- nearly 2,000 works of art -- all presented in a beautiful slipcased package. The city of Florence is home to dozens of museums and palaces that contain many of the world's most renowned works of art. Florence: The Paintings & Frescoes is a rich and magnificent collection of thousands of paintings and frescoes that are visited by millions of travelers every year including the art of Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Ghirlandaio, Correggio, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Titian, Rembrandt, van Dyck, El Greco, and hundreds more. Explore the history of art in Florence through seven essays by Ross King, bestselling author of Brunelleschi's Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling, which connect how the paintings, politics, and every-day lives of Florentines influenced one another . Art historian Anja Grebe, author of The Louvre and The Vatican , also highlights 250 of the most iconic and significant paintings and frescoes in the historic city with details on the attributes of the works, biographical details of the artists, and more. This spectacular collection of nearly 2,000 paintings and frescoes also includes two removable posters of Florence -- one from the Renaissance and one from the present day.
LC Classification NumberND621.F7K56 2015
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- 07 Jul, 2016
Quality product
This is a stunning picture book. It is also a fabulous book on the history of Renaissance art. In addition, it is a fine example of the art of printing fine books. A source of endless pleasure.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Jul, 2020
Fascinating Florence for all!!
I have the whole museum collection, everything but the hermitage 2 volume set!! Florence was an excellent addition with the louvre and the Vatican!! Excellence in publishing!!! So happy with all of these amazingly beautiful volumes!!!!! Thank You 😊!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Sep, 2020
Beautiful collection of paintings. Informative and educating
An incredible book. Amazing photos and great analysis and descriptions.It's more of a study than reading, extremely well done and super comprehensive. Beautiful collection of paintings.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Mar, 2024
Better than expected
Gorgeous book and it’s even better than I had hoped for. It even included its original box sleeve and maps.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 May, 2016
packed with useful info
Gorgeous book, expertly put together. An amazing bargainVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Mar, 2021
Beautiful book with careful packaging as well. Love it!
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- 05 Dec, 2020
Love it
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- 09 Feb, 2016
Fantastic Book!
Great book at great value. Glad to have in my collection.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Jul, 2020
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Wonderful book at a great price!! Love it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jun, 2024
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