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Renaissance Art And Architecture In Europe During The 15th And 16th
Centuries

This impressive reference work presents the key works of Renaissance architecture, sculpture and painting through words and pictures and sets them in the context of their exciting times. Renaissance art originated essentially in Italy, from where it spread throughout the whole of Europe. This volume brings the Renaissance to life through countless illustrations and informative text. It comprises a unique overview supplemented by ground plans, drawings and detailed views of artworks and also offers fascinating digressions on the Medici family, the ideal city, garden design, architectural theory, the condottieri and many other topics. It also paints portraits of the leading artistic personalities of the day including Leonardo de Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticellie, Titan,
Veronese, and Durer, whose sculptures, buildings, frescoes and paintings continue to exert unique appeal today.
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This impressive reference work presents the key works of Renaissance architecture, sculpture & painting through words & pictures & sets them in the context of their exciting times. Renaissance art originated essentially in Italy, from where it spread throughout the whole of Europe. This volume brings the Renaissance to life through countless illustrations & informative text. It comprises a unique overview supplemented by ground plans, drawings & detailed views of artworks & also offers fascinating digressions on the Medici family, the ideal city, garden design, architectural theory, the condottieri & many other topics. It also paints portraits of the leading artistic personalities of the day including Leonardo de Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticellie, Titan, Veronese, & Durer, whose sculptures, buildings, frescoes & paintings continue to exert unique appeal today.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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