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This book is both an introduction to fifteenth-century Italian painting, and a primer in how to read social history out of the style of pictures. It examines the commercial practice of the early Renaissance picture, trade in contracts, letters, and accounts; and it explains how the visual skills and habits evolved in the daily life of any society enter into its painters' style. Renaissance painting is related for instance to experience of such activities as preaching, dancing, and gauging barrels. This second edition contains an appendix, the original Latin and Italian texts referred to throughout the book, giving the student access to all the relevant, authentic sources.

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Michael Baxandell is Professor of the History of the Classical Tradition, Warburg Institute, University of London.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lapis at 4 ducats the ounce..., 28 Jul 2004
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As well as being a splendid introduction to the paintings and the philosophy behind them, this book is particularly good on the relationship between the artists and their rich patrons, and between the artists and their materials. It's full of intriguing details. Why, for example, pure blue is so rare as well as so rich -- at this period, all the lapis lazuli that European painters could use was mined from one mine (somewhere in Afghanistan) and imported solely through Venice... So it's no surprise to see patrons putting clauses in their contracts with their artists: "use the best blue at 4 ducats the ounce; don't try palming me off with any 2-ducat rubbish!"

If this is the sort of thing that makes you go "yippee!" and grin, as the past comes alive for you, then this is definitely the book for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read, 3 Mar 2004
This is one of those books you can read (after believing you have a good grip on the subject) to discover how much you have missed! Excellent for those starting to study Italian fifteenth century art and very readable.

Almost uniquely among fine art books this one fits in a jacket pocket as it is a standard sized paperback. I disagree with the other reviewer who complained that it was lacking in illustrations (it isn't) but its small size does make the provision of sensible illustrations impossible and if you have other books on the period (or can use the Internet or a public library) you should have no trouble finding illustrations of any of the works mentioned.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Art Lover's Gem, 15 Jun 2002
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What a fabulous book! Small, compact & portable but with a wealth of information. Gives a comprehensive guide as to what to look for in the paintings and the background to them. Subjects covered include patronage, value of a master's skill, convention of biblical characters, body positions, importance of dance movement, public v private display and much more. The English is excellent and the style fluid and dynamic - you just have to read on. I know I will use this book for many years to come.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Splitting Attractive Hairs
This is the kind of book that History of Art departments throw at you early on in their courses to instil the right respect and awe for the whole academic ritual... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
This tiny book is immensely helpful and interesting. It focuses on the ways in which critics in the fifteenth century judged paintings, and provides tools which can be used in... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2003 by cherry

3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting perspective
I very much like this book. Although obviously an academic text, it's written in an easy-to-read style that's not overwhelming. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2003 by daisyrock

2.0 out of 5 stars Absence of colour plates mars a first rate book
While I endorse entirely the comments of the other two reviewers I found that having only two illustrations out of 80 in colour was a source of irritation. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2002 by Mr. W. P. Simpson

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