In the mid-13th century the liturgical art of the Middle Ages began to turn to the appearance of mankind and the physical environment on Earth, moving away from stylized forms to explore a greater range of expression and emotion. This volume shows off the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Renaissance collection which includes both famous and lesser-known productions of Italian and Spanish artists in stone, wood and terra-cotta, glass, metal and porcelain, painting, drawing and printing.
Beautifully illustrated with 144 illustrations, including maps and objects. 131 in full color. Title in the Met's series on world cultures. Time line foldouts. Introduction by Frederick Hartt. Measures 9.5x12 inches.