Italian painting. Artists and their masterpieces throughout the ages

This splendid volume traces the major stages in this fascinating adventure. It analyzes the most important works of the 130 great artists from the Middle Ages to the midtwentieth century.With over 500 full-color illustrations this is the most complete and systematic inventory of images of Italian art that has ever been compiled. All the illustrations are accompanied by concise explanatory captions which provide a stimulating yet simple key to a fuller understanding of the famous painters.