Andrew Graham-Dixon shows how the art of Renaissance Flanders evolved from the craft of precious tapestries within the Duchy of Burgundy into a leading painting school in its own right. Starting his journey at the magnificent altarpiece of Ghent Cathedral created by the Van Eyck brothers, Andrew explains their groundbreaking innovation in oil painting and marvels at how the colors they obtained can still remain so vibrant today. Andrew describes how,...

Learn about the western painting throughout history in this title.

This book describes how Renaissance artists used perspective to construct a convincing illusion of the three-dimensional world.

Profiles a selection of one hundred painters and sculptors of significant influence and accomplishment.

Examines the life of the noted Renaissance artist and describes how he came to create some of his greatest works.

Describes the arduous training and difficult day-to-day working lives of painters in Florence during the Renaissance and discusses how their changing approach to the art they created elevated their standing and influence in Florentine society.

A biography of the Italian painter Raphael. Includes pictures of some of his work.